Unable to login into MacBook Pro with the password

I do know the password but the laptop is not accepting it. I am unable to login into the laptop. Please assist

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 09:17 PM

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Sep 15, 2025 07:49 AM in response to gunjan57

the login username and password for a Mac was created initially when you set up your Mac or added your account.


It is NOT your Apple-ID password!


Your Mac can not be forced to 'spit out' the password, because that password is not stored 'in the clear' -- Not anywhere.


As you enter a Mac password, it is encrypted as you type, and only the fully-encrypted password is stored. Your Mac does not know the clear-text password, and does not even know how many characters are in your password. All that your Mac can tell is, if you enter the right characters in the right order and they are encrypted the same way as before, "was that it?"

Sep 15, 2025 07:53 AM in response to gunjan57

gunjan57 wrote:

I do know the password but the laptop is not accepting it. I am unable to login into the laptop. Please assist


If you forgot your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

Mac User Guide - Apple Support


If you can't reset your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190


Unable to login into MacBook Pro with the password

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