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javaman8263 Author

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unable to get into privacy and security

I am unable to log into my privacy and security on my Mac Studio pro. I reset my password, but it still doesn't work.

Any ideas?

thanks in advance

iPhone 16e, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 31, 2026 10:58 AM

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javaman8263 Author

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Posted on Nov 1, 2026 7:38 AM

on edit, I figured out the issue. it was explained to me in an understanding of a 5 year old LOL

internal items: one uses ones log in password, iCloud and external items: one uses ones iCloud password.

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javaman8263 Author

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Nov 1, 2026 7:38 AM in response to javaman8263

on edit, I figured out the issue. it was explained to me in an understanding of a 5 year old LOL

internal items: one uses ones log in password, iCloud and external items: one uses ones iCloud password.

unable to get into privacy and security