How to reset a forgotten Mac password

I forgot my new Mac Password how can I reset it

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Feb 16, 2026 1:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2026 1:50 PM

See this article.

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Feb 16, 2026 1:50 PM in response to mónica210

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