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Hi my MacBook Air is locked and I forgot my password word for it could you help me?

I forgot my MacBook Air password and I need help unlocking it

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Jun 25, 2021 7:18 AM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2021 7:20 AM

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

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Jun 25, 2021 7:28 AM in response to Alan_reyes

Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


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


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Hi my MacBook Air is locked and I forgot my password word for it could you help me?

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