I cannot log in to my iMac and I had never changed my password. But I followed the instructions and reset Pw three times and still can’t get in. Any ideas would be helpful. I have already reset and shut down and still won’t work??
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iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.6
Resetting the Computer Password is Not the same as Resetting your Apple ID Password
What is provided below is >>
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Intel Computer
1 - Shutdown the computer
1A - 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
I cannot log in to my iMac
