How do I reset my forgotten MacBook password?

Hello, I forgot my password to my MacBook and I am having trouble navigating through the help thats provided



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Original Title: Forgot MacBook password

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Jan 7, 2026 2:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2026 2:59 PM

If you have forgotten your Mac login password; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your password with your Apple Account.


From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.


NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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Jan 7, 2026 2:59 PM in response to Jsndofhbeidjchjs

If you have forgotten your Mac login password; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your password with your Apple Account.


From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.


NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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