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Can't find recovery key to reset my Mac's password

I’m resetting my Mac device password and I can’t find my recovery key


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Posted on Jan 1, 2025 7:10 PM

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Jan 1, 2025 7:17 PM in response to neeroj112

"I’m resetting my Mac device password and I can’t find my recovery key"

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roubleshooting 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

Jan 1, 2025 10:34 PM in response to neeroj112

neeroj112 Said:

"Can't find recovery key to reset my Mac's password"

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Finding the Recovery Key:

Creating a Recovery Key is a safe tactic, but you are responsible for keeping a record of it. So, you'll have to hunt it down --perhaps you wrote it down, and put it in a safe location or in the original packaging. Go here to find out how to use it: How to use Account Recovery when you can’t Teset your Apple ID Password - Apple Support

Can't find recovery key to reset my Mac's password

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