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How to retrieve my username password on MacBook Pro

How to retrieve my username password on MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 15″, 10.13

Posted on Apr 27, 2022 12:57 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2022 2:03 AM

Forgotten password: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202860


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Apr 27, 2022 2:04 AM in response to Princeaddo

If the User ( you ) have successfully logged in to computer - that would be the Password


If the User has forgotten the password >>


Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


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


Apple Silicon 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

How to retrieve my username password on MacBook Pro

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