Forgotten Keychain Password and can't login to my Mac

I put my MacBook Pro to sleep and next morning it's gotten a Keychain password as soon as it powers on. I can't seem to remember my password for the laptop (been almost 6 months) any help?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.6

Posted on Dec 4, 2024 7:35 AM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2024 7:56 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


There are two different methods that depend on type of computer


Choose the one appropriate for this computer


Intel Computer


Shutdown the computer 


Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command  r 


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose. Bluetooth Kernel may not load soon enough to execute the 2 keyboard commands 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Computer 


Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.


Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 


Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


Click Options, then click Continue. 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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Dec 4, 2024 7:56 AM in response to VirtualGhost

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


There are two different methods that depend on type of computer


Choose the one appropriate for this computer


Intel Computer


Shutdown the computer 


Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command  r 


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose. Bluetooth Kernel may not load soon enough to execute the 2 keyboard commands 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Computer 


Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.


Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 


Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


Click Options, then click Continue. 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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