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MacBook Air Account Lock

My MacBook Air says my account is locked and I can not get in. I am the only user. I went under Utilities and Terminal and successfully changed my password, but still cannot sign in and get the "ACCOUNT IS LOCKED, TRY AGAIN LATER" message. What should I do?


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 1:37 PM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2022 8:11 PM


Lastly, I don't know why you chose to use Terminal or anything else to change a Login password. The correct way to do that is described here: Change the login password on Mac - Apple Support. If you changed it some other way, describe what you did to the best of your ability, and I'll try to find a way to undo the mess that may have ensued.

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Jun 9, 2022 8:11 PM in response to Wendeledge


Lastly, I don't know why you chose to use Terminal or anything else to change a Login password. The correct way to do that is described here: Change the login password on Mac - Apple Support. If you changed it some other way, describe what you did to the best of your ability, and I'll try to find a way to undo the mess that may have ensued.

MacBook Air Account Lock

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