I forgot my Mac password but I am not seeing an option to reset it

How do I reset my password if I forgot it


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Jan 8, 2023 7:38 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 7:47 PM

Kayla1328 Said:

"I forgot my Mac password but I am not seeing an option to reset it: How do I reset my password if I forgot it"

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Resetting the Forgotten Mac Password:


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.

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Jan 8, 2023 7:47 PM in response to Kayla1328

Kayla1328 Said:

"I forgot my Mac password but I am not seeing an option to reset it: How do I reset my password if I forgot it"

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Resetting the Forgotten Mac Password:


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.

Jan 8, 2023 7:47 PM in response to Kayla1328

Kayla1328 Said:

"I forgot my Mac password but I am not seeing an option to reset it: How do I reset my password if I forgot it"

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Troubleshooting Forgotten Mac Passwords:

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