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Late model Mac mini with Apple chip.
Locked out with message “Your account is locked try again in 5 minutes"
Tried all of the known keyboard combinations to interrupt start-up
Can get to Disk Utility and have run first aid on all disks
No access to Terminal from disk utility ???
Anyone know how to access Terminal from disk utility or any other suggestions to resolve this issue
Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
To add
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 /M3 Computer
Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.
Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature.
The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
Click Options, then click Continue.
Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
Press Return key
Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Locked out of user password on a Mac Mini
