password lockout macbook air

I forgot password and cannot get the reset message. How can I reset if the only thin my screen is the enter password screen? I have a macbook air and I entered password three times.

MacBook Air Apple Silicon

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 9:58 AM

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Jan 15, 2023 6:32 PM in response to gardonna

Hi gardonna,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you came from the following support article: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support


If you are having issues with your MacBook password, here are a few steps to help:


1. Restart your device to see if the issue is still there: Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

2. Try the steps here if you are running on Mojave or older to see if they help: Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support

3. Contact Apple Support here if you need further support: Contact - Official Apple Support


Have a great day.




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