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I got an update to my system after installing it which required a shut down I got back into the system, but when I shut down the next time it would not accept my password. I did not change nor forget it. After numerous try’s with spaced intervals it locked me out. I don’t have a recovery key that it is asking for.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
Hi PSY201,
Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.
Re: "it would not accept my password"
If you forgot your Mac login password, or password is not recognised:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860
If you can't reset your Mac login password
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212190
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Re " it locked me out. I don’t have a recovery key that it is asking for "
In the discussion thread linked below:
Do you have to generate a new recovery ke… - Apple Community
SravanKrA answered:
"If you lost your Recovery Key
As long as you remember your Apple ID password and still have access to one of your trusted devices, you can sign in and create a new Recovery Key.
Keep your new Recovery Key in a safe place. Your old Recovery Key won't work anymore and you can't use it to reset your password or access your account".
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Apple Support's articles (links below):
How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support
Or
You might want to learn more about using account recovery instead of a recovery key: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password – Apple Support
All the best :-)
Hi PSY201,
Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.
Re: "it would not accept my password"
If you forgot your Mac login password, or password is not recognised:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860
If you can't reset your Mac login password
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212190
____________________________________________________________________
Re " it locked me out. I don’t have a recovery key that it is asking for "
In the discussion thread linked below:
Do you have to generate a new recovery ke… - Apple Community
SravanKrA answered:
"If you lost your Recovery Key
As long as you remember your Apple ID password and still have access to one of your trusted devices, you can sign in and create a new Recovery Key.
Keep your new Recovery Key in a safe place. Your old Recovery Key won't work anymore and you can't use it to reset your password or access your account".
_________________________________________
Apple Support's articles (links below):
How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support
Or
You might want to learn more about using account recovery instead of a recovery key: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password – Apple Support
All the best :-)
Locked out of MacBook air
