Please help - i forgot my macbook password

Hi


please help me to access the macbook pro 💻 i am unable to access it. I keep trying however i am not able to do it


thank you

angela


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Posted on Nov 3, 2022 01:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2022 02:28 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command  r 


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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Nov 3, 2022 02:28 AM in response to dhalwal

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command  r 


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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