I forgot my MacBook password

My MacBook doesn’t give me the option to change passwords and I’ve never changed my password. And all the passwords I’ve ever used myself don’t work.


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 05:39 PM

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Aug 14, 2022 04:36 AM in response to GabbyS_29

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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