How to unlock a locked MacBook

How do I unlock a locked MacBook?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 06:34 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2023 06:42 PM

I had marked it as lost and ended up finding it and when trying to unlock it the password wasn’t correct. I tried the password I usually use to unlock my MacBook and also my iCloud password but they didn’t work.

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Mar 19, 2023 06:39 PM in response to Bmora8278

Bmora8278 Said:

"How do I unlock a locked MacBook?"

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How exactly is it locked?


Troubleshooting Forgotten Mac Password:

Reset the Forgotten Mac Password:

Where to Reset it...

Start Here: Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.

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