MAC OS 26 Tahoe update prevents login with correct password u

I panicked for 5 minutes, watching the Vault login screen, even connected an usb keyboard but still wrong password. Then I restarted my Mac mini and could login my usual admin user. I hope I won’t need another andrenaline kickstart like that anymore.

Try my solution. Installing Tahoe automatically turns on FileVault - a feature that I have never before used. I had the same problem as you. Turning off FileVault fixed it.

*update

After trying lots of codes on Terminal, only thing that worked was simply turning off FileVault solved it immediately

Hey there!

I understand the frustration. However macOS requires at least one administrator password to control a Mac. It used to be you could use a blank password, but believe that’s no longer the case.

Most if the time, if I talk with someone who says they’ve never had a Mac password set, it’s usually not because of that, but because they’ve become accustomed to the automatic login features, as well as other options, such as unlocking with Apple Watch.

FileVault encryption I believe requires an admin password every time you log in:

How to log in automatically to a Mac user account - Apple Support

Change Lock Screen settings on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/102633

These articles should help!

I have however seen times when a correct password does not work, although rarely.

Usually when this is the case, there is a keyboard issue, where as it defaults to the wrong keyboard input, or there is a stuck key, or there is a nearby Bluetooth keyboard that has a key being held down by something.

Otherwise, there could be an issue with the firmware that requires the firmware to be restored, any Apple Store can do this, or you can yourself if you have the right equipment:

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

Anyhow, hope something here helps out, to you or anyone else!

Try my solution. Installing Tahoe automatically turns on FileVault - a feature that I have never before used. I had the same problem as you. Turning off FileVault fixed it.

Try my solution. Installing Tahoe automatically turns on FileVault - a feature that I have never before used. I had the same problem as you. Turning off FileVault fixed it.

Try my solution. Installing Tahoe automatically turns on FileVault - a feature that I have never before used. I had the same problem as you. Turning off FileVault fixed it.

Just did a restart and got locked out on my MacBook 2020 Intel, had the latest Tahoe OS installed. Tried all sorts of ways to get in (even tried changing the British keyboard options etc).

I don’t have a recovery key, so in the end I’m having to do a full reinstall of Tahoe OS on my system (3 1/2 hours). Hopefully I can reinstall the backup after it’s up and running with new install.

Did you get this issue corrected in the end?

Sounds like there is some confusion. The login/user password and the Apple Account password are two different things.

What are the differences between an Apple… - Apple Community

No-type wrote:

Were you able to get this resolved?

I’m currently facing the same situation. The first restart (after Tahoe) was met with not being able to login. I was sure to enter my password correctly and that my keyboard was functioning properly, but no luck.

I have firevault enabled and even tried using the key I had saved, but that didn’t work either.

Unfortunately, I’m still locked out after trying all the advice listed in the support (besides a complete wipe).

MacBook Pro 16” M1

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For myself if I tried opening a terminal window with iTerm or Terminal I was prompted for a login username and password. These were not accepted. This happened regardless if I had a ~/.zshrc file or not. If I opened an eshell with Emacs or used the terminal window in Cursor I was not prompted for login credentials. Trying to upgrade the OS to 26.0.1 also asked for a password which was rejected.

I found that I could simply reset my password within the Cursor terminal window using passwd and then everything worked properly again. I was then able to perform the OS upgrade without issue - my password was accepted.

After updating to Tahoe, I was able to log in but then the welcome to Tahoe screen was shown followed by a window asking for my password because MacOS wanted to do something. However, the same password that I used to log in wouldn't work. So I tried a different user account on iMac. I was able to log in but it wanted me to identify the keyboard I was using and when I pressed the key to the right of the left shift key it couldn't recognize the keyboard. Installing the 26.0.1 update resolved both issues.

What worked like a charm for me was to turn OFF File Vault in System Settings > Sign-In & Security

To leave this answer in this community I had to verify myself by using my Apple Login / Passcode combo, so that's a demonstration that it fixed my issue .... !!

Were you able to get this resolved?

I’m currently facing the same situation. The first restart (after Tahoe) was met with not being able to login. I was sure to enter my password correctly and that my keyboard was functioning properly, but no luck.

I have firevault enabled and even tried using the key I had saved, but that didn’t work either.

Unfortunately, I’m still locked out after trying all the advice listed in the support (besides a complete wipe).

MacBook Pro 16” M1

I am having the same problem. Macbook Pro M1. After the last update, it doesnt recognize my apple/icloud account password. My iPhone, iPad, iMac, and apple tv all working fine. It's just the Macbook m1. Keeps asking me to update the password. i put the correct password and i get a notification that its wrong.