Forgot MacBook password help

If you forget [sic] your login password on Mac, click on this link and select the macOS version you use -->

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-you-forget-your-login-password-on-mac-mh11627/mac

To learn how to 'Reset your Mac login password', click here and select the appropriate system version document --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Aside profile showing Big Sur 11.4 - is out dated. Current version 11.5.2 and brings bug fixes and security fixes too.

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

Apple Silicon 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