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How to change my user password on MacBook Pro?

Change my user password on MacBook Pro


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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 9:01 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 10:04 AM

Wazzol wrote:

Yes, it is a question. How would I change my password on an older MacBook Pro. I get a password hint, but it doesn't trip my memory. I haven't used this laptop in a number of years, and cannot remember the hint. And it doesn't give me the opportunity to change my password.




Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...


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




If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —


this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password


(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault.  see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community




Reset your login password using your Apple ID




Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.


Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac




If your Apple ID is locked or disabled   If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support




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Oct 27, 2022 10:04 AM in response to Wazzol

Wazzol wrote:

Yes, it is a question. How would I change my password on an older MacBook Pro. I get a password hint, but it doesn't trip my memory. I haven't used this laptop in a number of years, and cannot remember the hint. And it doesn't give me the opportunity to change my password.




Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...


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




If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —


this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password


(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault.  see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community




Reset your login password using your Apple ID




Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.


Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac




If your Apple ID is locked or disabled   If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support




How to change my user password on MacBook Pro?

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