How to reset Filevault code on Mac?

When you turned on FileVault did you also create a recovery key? Now would be the time to use it.

Maybe you set up FileVault to enable access by means of your Apple Account?

FileVault recovery options - Apple Support (ME)

Without one of these, then you have no access.

The exact intention of encryption is to prevent access to data by someone who does not have the encryption key.

There is no work around. Not even by Apple.

Lbkj777 wrote:

Hi there!

I forgot my filevault code to Macintosh HD disk. How can i reset it? I can provide any proof of ownership of the MacBook. Apple and iCloud accounts are there on Mac. There are my own accounts.

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Original Title: Filevault code reset

filevault?

you can turn FileVault off here:

The best I can add here—

if you set up a Recovery Key

You can make stabs at remembering FileVault code if in doubt ....from the Terminal.app

Verify FileVault status from Terminal.app copy and paste:

fdesetup status

verify if FileVault Recovery Key current From the Terminal.app copy and paste;

sudo fdesetup validaterecovery

“Enter the current recovery key:” type or paste in the Recovery Key and press ENTER\Return key to continue

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

You will see:

True if the Recovery Key the current key;

False if no

if you have the current key, to disable FileVault :

sudo fdesetup disable

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

WARNING: Don’t forget your recovery key. If you turn on FileVault and then forget your login password and can’t reset it, and you also forget your recovery key, you won’t be able to log in, and your files and settings will be lost forever.

ref: Protect data on your Mac with FileVault - Apple Support

ref: Turn off FileVault on Mac - Apple Support

Lbkj777 wrote:

Hi there!

I forgot my filevault code to Macintosh HD disk. How can i reset it? I can provide any proof of ownership of the MacBook. Apple and iCloud accounts are there on Mac. There are my own accounts.

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Original Title: Filevault code reset

FileVault recovery options - Apple Support (ME)

please note: Firmware passcode is quite different then you query above "FileVault"

If your Mac is using a firmware password, the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password to continue.

Lock icon

ref: Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support