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MACSTUDIO STARTUP LOGIN PROBLEM WITH PASSWORD

Hello,

I can't get access to my mac, I get an incorrect password, I can't figure out how to reset it because the short cut cmd-R doesn't work on reboot.

How can I do to get into the ricovery mode?

Thank you very much!

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 10:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2024 12:20 AM

SERENA_86 wrote:

Hello,
I can't get access to my mac, I get an incorrect password, I can't figure out how to reset it because the short cut cmd-R doesn't work on reboot.
How can I do to get into the ricovery mode?
Thank you very much!

cmd-R is for Intel Computers and does not work on Apple Silicon


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 /M3 Computer 


Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.


Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature.


The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 


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


Click Options, then click Continue. 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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Sep 12, 2024 12:20 AM in response to SERENA_86

SERENA_86 wrote:

Hello,
I can't get access to my mac, I get an incorrect password, I can't figure out how to reset it because the short cut cmd-R doesn't work on reboot.
How can I do to get into the ricovery mode?
Thank you very much!

cmd-R is for Intel Computers and does not work on Apple Silicon


Apple Silicon M1 / M2 /M3 Computer 


Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down


If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.


Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature.


The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 


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


Click Options, then click Continue. 


Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

MACSTUDIO STARTUP LOGIN PROBLEM WITH PASSWORD

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