Password not accepted for ID settings

Hi rc210,

We recommend that you try the steps in the link below if you forgot the password to your Apple ID:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Next, we'd like to show you how to perform the recommended troubleshooting steps via the link above. Please click to open the link, then read through the steps in the section titled "Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device."

To reset your password on your trusted Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings (or System Preferences) > Sign in with your Apple ID (or Apple ID). Then click Password & Security, Change Password, and follow the onscreen instructions.

The reason why we are recommending the steps above is because they will show you how to reset your Apple ID password and regain access to your account.

On the other hand, If you accidentally forgot the password to log into your MacBook Air, then try the steps in this article: Reset your Mac login password

Please let us know the outcome after giving the above steps a try.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Cheers!