There are no more details. The system is fresh out of the factory sealed box. Nothing else has been done to the system before or since the password was set.
What can I do to recover from this monumental screw up?
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
fredfromdeming Said:
"New MacBook Air M1. Set Password, didn't write it down and then forgot it. There are no more details. The system is fresh out of the factory sealed box. Nothing else has been done to the system before or since the password was set. What can I do to recover from this[...]
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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:
Reset this 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. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support
Following articles could help your issue.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102633
https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac
That fixed it! Thank you.
One way to ward off forgetfulness is to restart every now and then. Not only will that help you fix the PW in your mind, it's a good practice.
ku4hx Said:
“One way to ward off forgetfulness is to restart every now and then. Not only will that help you fix the PW in your mind, it's a good practice.”
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DOUBLE THUMBS UP!!!
New MacBook Air M1. Set Password, didn't write it down and then forgot it.
