Stuck in administrator login during macOS Sequoia installation on Macbook Air M1

I want to update my macos from Big Sur to Sequoia on my Macbook Air M1. I have installed macOS Sequoia and asked to unlock by logging in as administrator to continue installing. I have entered the correct password, but after that nothing appears and is still in the same menu.



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 1:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 4:52 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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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Feb 18, 2025 4:52 AM in response to vanihaura

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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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