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3 Simple Steps to Reset Your Mac Password
3 Simple Steps to Reset Your Mac Password
You should not freak out if you can not remember your Mac password. You can get back into your computer in several ways.
You will not be able to access your Mac if you forget the admin password. However, you can reset your Mac password and obtain access again by providing a few more data, so there is no need to freak out. We will talk about what you can do.
1 Use your Apple ID to reset
Using your Apple ID is the simplest way to reset the password on your Mac. You could notice a question mark indicator next to the password field on the login screen if you input the incorrect password three times.
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In the event that you forget your password, click the question symbol (?). Two options will appear. Select Reset with your Apple ID. You might need to log out of any other accounts on your computer in order to access this feature.
In the ensuing window, type in your password and Apple ID email address, then click Reset Password. A pop-up warning stating that a new keychain will be created if you change the admin password on your Mac will appear. Press OK.
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On your trusted devices, a pop-up that reads "Apple ID Sign In Requested" will show up. To authenticate and receive a six-digit code, select Allow. Now, on your Mac, input the six-digit code.
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Choose the user whose login password you want to change if your Mac has several user accounts.
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Lastly, you can add a password hint and input your new password twice. After finishing, select "Next."
2 Use a Different Admin Account to Reset
You can reset your password on your Mac using an admin account if you have set up several user accounts. That is what to do:
- Proceed to the second admin account and enter its password and username.
- Click the Apple logo in the menu bar to bring up a dropdown menu where you can
- Select the Info (i) symbol next to the locked account, then select the Reset option next to the password.
- After entering the administrator password for your Mac, click Unlock or press the Return key.
- Click Reset Password after entering your new password twice and adding a password hint. Click OK after that.
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With the freshly generated password, you can now log out of this admin account and back into your primary account.
3 Use MacOS Recovery to Change Your Password
- Your Mac can be turned off by pressing and holding the Power (or Touch ID) button.
- Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the screen reads "Loading startup options..."
- Click Proceed after selecting Options.
- You will have to choose a user account. Choose Forgot every password? Button beneath it.
- Use the email address and password associated with your Apple ID to log in, then follow the instructions in the first section to reset your password.
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Fortunately, if you have access to your Apple account, changing the password for your Mac's login is not too difficult. You will need to change your Apple ID password first, though, if you also forgot it.
