How to recover password for MacBook Air 13 running High Sierra?

Forgot the password from Macbook air 13 high sierra


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Posted on Feb 13, 2025 1:12 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2025 8:15 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


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

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Feb 13, 2025 8:15 AM in response to Sever771

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


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

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