My MacBook Pro is not letting me log in after today’s update.
I have a 6 year old MacBook Pro that is bottling my password after today’s OS update. What can I do?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 15.2
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Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
2 Methods, 1 for Apple Intel Computers and other for Apple M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Silicon Computers
Choose the appropriate method for this computer
Intel Computer
Shutdown the computer
Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command r
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