Lost macbook password

Hi


I want to reset password for my macbook


after entering password many times,

reset option is not showing up in login screen


I tried command + R + power button to reset password


i selected user and clicked forget all password option


it is asking recovery key for macintosh hd


but I don’t have recovery key with me


how to get recovery key to proceed reset password process



MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 7:48 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2023 11:42 AM

If you did not generate a recovery key or if you misplaced it, then using it is not an option.


If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support describes what to do, including options If you can't reset your Mac login password.


Follow all those steps all the way through to the end.

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