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I recently moved and got a new internet set up. When I went to sign into my MacBook Pro, I had forgotten my password. I can’t reset it because I need to put the new WiFi information in. I don’t have access to the old WiFi. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could do?
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Do you not have access to the new WiFi? If you new internet included a router, then the default login details are usually on the router. If you have an iPhone, you can also connect to your Personal Hotspot.
MollieTov wrote:
The problem is I can’t get into the computer to put the info in because I can’t remember the password. It prompts me to use my Apple ID but can’t check it because it’s not connected to the WiFi.
Get yourself an Ethernet dongle for your MacBook Pro, and wire your MacBook Pro to your ISP's router.
You'll need a dongle that does not require any add-on drivers.
Most ISP routers have some small number of RJ45 sockets on the router itself.
That's where you'll plug the Ethernet cable into.
That'll probably get you past the first hurdle here; will probably get you network access.
The cheaper alternative is to go to a location where you've previously connected to Wi-Fi, and reset there.
Do you have the WiFi symbol on the top of the screen before you even enter your Password in the Lock Screen?
I can choose a WiFi network before entering the password by clicking the symbol and connect to a WiFi network first.
The problem is I can’t get into the computer to put the info in because I can’t remember the password. It prompts me to use my Apple ID but can’t check it because it’s not connected to the WiFi.
Thanks! I’ll give it a try.
Can’t reset MacBook Pro's password as unable to connect to WiFi
