Password required for macOS update on password-less MacBook

System is asking me for password. But I dont have any password for my pc. How to solve it



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Original Title: macbook update

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Nov 9, 2025 9:59 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2025 10:35 AM

when you set up a Mac the first time, you MUST assign an admin password. even if you afterward set the Mac to login automatically, there are still things you need to use your admin password for. it is asking for that original password.


if you cannot remember that password please visit If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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Nov 9, 2025 10:35 AM in response to raghavan64

when you set up a Mac the first time, you MUST assign an admin password. even if you afterward set the Mac to login automatically, there are still things you need to use your admin password for. it is asking for that original password.


if you cannot remember that password please visit If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

Password required for macOS update on password-less MacBook

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