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Locked out of user password on a Mac Mini

Late model Mac mini with Apple chip.


Locked out with message “Your account is locked try again in 5 minutes"


Tried all of the known keyboard combinations to interrupt start-up


Can get to Disk Utility and have run first aid on all disks


No access to Terminal from disk utility ???


Anyone know how to access Terminal from disk utility or any other suggestions to resolve this issue


Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 1:44 AM

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Oct 23, 2024 7:02 AM in response to CentroMac

To add


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

Locked out of user password on a Mac Mini

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