I updated my 2020 iMac to the latest Sonoma update. The computer had been in storage for 1.5 years. It did update, then it requested my password. I put in the old password that I had a record of, and it would not take it. Is there a way to update to a new password in order to log on to my computer?
iMac 27″, macOS 14.4
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
2 Methods, 1 for Apple Intel Computers and other for Apple 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
If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose. Bluetooth Kernel may not load soon enough to execute the 2 keyboard commands
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 Computer
Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.
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
Recovering Password to my 2020 iMac
