Hi, I’m having an issue with my MacBook. My local user account is locked, and it says I need to wait several hours before trying again. I need help with resetting or unlocking my Mac user password. I’ve already verified my Apple ID, but I need guidance on what to do next on the Mac itself.
iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 26
If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support
“If you see a message that your account is locked
If your account becomes locked after repeated login attempts, wait until the stated time has elapsed, then restart your Mac as outlined in this support article https://support.apple.com/102633#restart and try again.
If that doesn't help, use the reset options in Recovery as described in this support article https://support.apple.com/102633#resetfromrecovery.
If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support
“If you see a message that your account is locked
If your account becomes locked after repeated login attempts, wait until the stated time has elapsed, then restart your Mac as outlined in this support article https://support.apple.com/102633#restart and try again.
If that doesn't help, use the reset options in Recovery as described in this support article https://support.apple.com/102633#resetfromrecovery.
This is Apple’s guidance for resetting your Mac’s login password:
How to unlock my mac
