MacBook Air not accepting login password

good day. Hope someone can help. I logged into my Mac air and set a login password. Then one for apple software. None of the passwords work and can’t get into my mac-did I miss something. Not a first time Mac user


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 10:50 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2024 10:54 PM

MacBook Air not accepting login password

good day. Hope someone can help. I logged into my Mac air and set a login password. Then one for apple software. None of the passwords work and can’t get into my mac-did I miss something. Not a first time Mac user

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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:


Reset this Using the Login Screen:

You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

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Dec 31, 2024 10:54 PM in response to sanet274

MacBook Air not accepting login password

good day. Hope someone can help. I logged into my Mac air and set a login password. Then one for apple software. None of the passwords work and can’t get into my mac-did I miss something. Not a first time Mac user

———-


Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:


Reset this Using the Login Screen:

You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

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