Can’t sign on to MacBook Air

I have not signed into for while. I wrote down Apple ID and password. It won’t let me reset either


iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 25, 2025 8:48 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 10:09 AM

The Apple ID and password are not the access keys to the Mac.

You should be using the Mac user name and password.


For guidance on how to reset your login password, please see:

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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Feb 25, 2025 10:13 AM in response to LB5678

If you have forgotten your Mac login passcode; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your passcode with your Apple Account.


From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.


NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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