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When I turn on my Mac mini, I get a message that my account is locked. Try again in 2 hours. My computer is not password protected.


Mac mini, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 23, 2023 04:54 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2023 05:39 AM

Your user password, is the same one that is required for System Preferences/Settings.


If you can't remember your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Then if you can not reset your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190


If you locked the Mac with a Firmware Password, see > Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support

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Oct 23, 2023 05:39 AM in response to Johnusername1

Your user password, is the same one that is required for System Preferences/Settings.


If you can't remember your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Then if you can not reset your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190


If you locked the Mac with a Firmware Password, see > Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support

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