Your account is locked
When I turn on my Mac mini, I get a message that my account is locked. Try again in 2 hours. My computer is not password protected.
Mac mini, macOS 14.0
When I turn on my Mac mini, I get a message that my account is locked. Try again in 2 hours. My computer is not password protected.
Mac mini, macOS 14.0
Your user password, is the same one that is required for System Preferences/Settings.
If you can't remember your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860
Then if you can not reset your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190
If you locked the Mac with a Firmware Password, see > Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support
Your user password, is the same one that is required for System Preferences/Settings.
If you can't remember your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860
Then if you can not reset your user password, see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190
If you locked the Mac with a Firmware Password, see > Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support
I would add that all Macs ARE password protected and one is always required at startup. You can elect to have the Mac automatically enter it for you, however.
Your account is locked