How can I delete Time Machine without a password?

I want to wipe my time machine clean but I don't remember my password



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iMac 24″, macOS 14.6

Posted on May 2, 2025 01:32 PM

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May 2, 2025 05:30 PM in response to harlanis34

+1 to @rkaufmann's post regarding using a password manager.


I've found Apple's new Passwords app to be very easy to use. It provides for password management as well as passkeys, codes, and wi-fi passwords among other things. It seems to be well integrated with the macOS and leverages the security of TouchID so its access is protected. It syncs across devices by means of the Apple Account. And it's already installed on the Mac with macOS.

Use the Passwords app to create, manage, and share passwords and passkeys across Apple devices - Apple Support


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