How to bypass firmware password on MacBook without proof of purchase?

Kevliem wrote:

I can't remember setting a firmware password

If you are not partial to your user data on the machine

≥ 2018 models (Intel or M1), then you can "Restore" the firmware by putting the Mac into DFU mode. This removes all locks from the 2018+ USB models.

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

You can get help if needed. Restore will wipe everything.

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Kevliem wrote:

I don't have a proof of purchase for my macbook since it was a gift for christmas, and I have been struggling with this for about two months and can't seem to solve it can anyone help????

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So this was a brand new Mac or a used Mac...?

If new than you had to set the Firmware password.

What is a firmware password on Mac? - Apple Support

What is a firmware password on Mac? - Apple Support

From the Terminal.app check for Firmware password set..(?)

sudo firmwarepasswd -check

allows you to verify you have the correct password (without rebooting).

sudo firmwarepasswd -verify

(note: your psswd will not echo on screen type it in anyway, use the enter\return key to proceed.)

there is no other work-a-round if you do not have the proof of purchase.

The whole idea is to prevent unauthorized access to the Mac

ref:If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider ( Find Locations )

Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.

Have you used this as your guide? :

(it also deals with firmware p-words)

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

and:

If you can't reset your Mac login password - Apple Support