Unable to log in to Mac as I forgot password

Re: "Mac password : I am trying to log into my Mac, I forgot the password and I am running Monterey."

You may want to check through Apple Support's online article (link below) to see if anything there can help:

"If you forgot your Mac password": https://support.apple.com/102633

Edit: Oops: Once posted, I see now that link has already been provided .... all the best!

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password

2 Methods, 1 for Apple Intel Computers and other for Apple M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Silicon Computers

Choose the appropriate method for this computer 

Intel Computer

Shutdown the computer 

Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command  r 

Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal

Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces

Press Return key

Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Computer 

Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down

Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature.

The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 

Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”

Click Options, then click Continue. 

Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal

Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces

Press Return key

Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Hi,

Following article could help your issue.

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support