I was looking around on the privacy settings on my MacBook Air, and I came across an option to set a "master password". This sounded safe, so I set a difficult one that was memorable for me. I'm just curious: What does the master password do? Why would I need one? and When can I activate it?
Thanks
MacBook Air
The version of OS X installed?
Master password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph7032
Please don't forget it.
Best.
lilysaffron wrote:
I already understand everything mentioned in the link. What i dont get it how to activate it. So say i forgot my normal password to my account, how could i use the master to unlock it?
That password is only for a FileVault encrypted disk. Did you use FileVault, do you have Snow Leopard (10.6)
What exactly are you wanting to do?
OS X 10.6 and earlier versions
Master Password can be used to reset login/administrator password without using Installation DVD.
If the password is forgotten, try to login to your account and enter the any wrong password 3 times.
"Forgot Password?" box will appear. Click it.
Enter Master Password and the new login password to reset it.
OS X 10.7 and later versions
You can use Apple ID to reset password in the newer version of OS X.
Best.
That only applies to FileVault encrypted disks.
And it may not apply at all in newer versions of OSX.
I already understand everything mentioned in the link. What i dont get it how to activate it. So say i forgot my normal password to my account, how could i use the master to unlock it?
You can set a standard or administrative user password or a machine firmware password (or both).
I have no idea what a 'master' password means. Take a screenshot of what you see and post it here.
What does the "master password" do on a MacBook Air?
