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Change Password

I just bought a macbook last weekend and now cannot sign into it . How do I change my password?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 12:50 PM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2021 12:55 PM

If you forgotten your Mac login password - Apple Support

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Jul 1, 2021 7:09 AM in response to amnesiatic

Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


M1 Computer 

1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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