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I've forgotten the log-in password for an old MacBook. Any suggestions on how to retrieve this?

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Posted on Jan 14, 2023 3:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2023 3:57 PM

You didn't say how old the MacBook is but try this:

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support (CA)

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Jan 14, 2023 3:57 PM in response to spocoug

You didn't say how old the MacBook is but try this:

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support (CA)

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Jan 14, 2023 5:49 PM in response to pogster

Thank you! That was super helpful.

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Jan 15, 2023 5:38 AM in response to spocoug

You’re welcome. Glad to hear it helped.

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