How do I retrieve my password on my MAC desktop or change it?

How do I retrieve my password on my MAC desktop or change it?


Posted on Aug 14, 2022 6:38 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2022 6:42 PM

perrone1940 Said:

"How do I retrieve my password on my MAC desktop or change it?"

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Resetting a Forgotten Mac Password:


A. Where to Reset It:

Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.


B. Have Ethernet?:

If you have a router, then connect your Mac to it via Ethernet. For a Mac that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. This is the is

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Aug 14, 2022 6:42 PM in response to perrone1940

perrone1940 Said:

"How do I retrieve my password on my MAC desktop or change it?"

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Resetting a Forgotten Mac Password:


A. Where to Reset It:

Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.


B. Have Ethernet?:

If you have a router, then connect your Mac to it via Ethernet. For a Mac that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. This is the is

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