How do I fix sign-in problems on my new MacBook Air?

I have just got a new Mac Book air and I am trying to sign in it says my name underneath it is password space I put my apple password in it and it rejected it. Any help you could give would be helpful.

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MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 5:57 AM

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sventek_

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Apr 9, 2025 6:24 AM in response to laneylew

The password you set for your MacBook is different from your Apple Account password. This is because macOS creates a local account on the device that has a separate password even if you tie your Apple Account to the device.

You would have created this password during initial setup.

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