How do I reset my locked MacBook Air M2 using my Apple ID?

How do if reset locked macbook air m2 using my apple id?


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MacBook Air, macOS 12.5

Posted on Jan 8, 2023 05:21 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2023 01:48 PM

From the actual wording of this question " Locked " and not certain if the issue is a Firmware Password " Lock " or a Forgot Computer password " Lock "


Neither case am providing methods for Both below


Link below for Firmware Password


Set a firmware password on your Mac


OR >>>>


Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2- Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for 10 seconds before moving forwards 


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


4 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


5 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


6 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


7 - Press Return key


8 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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Jan 14, 2023 01:48 PM in response to dfell17

From the actual wording of this question " Locked " and not certain if the issue is a Firmware Password " Lock " or a Forgot Computer password " Lock "


Neither case am providing methods for Both below


Link below for Firmware Password


Set a firmware password on your Mac


OR >>>>


Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2- Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for 10 seconds before moving forwards 


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


4 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


5 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


6 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


7 - Press Return key


8 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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