Forgot MacBook Password - no wifi signal

I have forgotten my main admin MacBook password and also have no wifi connection (no hardware installed message showing)


I’ve tried the solutions online but would rather take to a professional after getting the password sorted


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 18, 2025 9:50 PM

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Mar 19, 2025 10:07 PM in response to Jwkebdkdne

Am no expert in this area, yet your request to the community deserves some response:

Apple support provides helpful articles online:

Eg:

For a Mac using macOS Mojave MacOS 10.14.6) or earlier:

See how to: Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support


Else: This is Apple Support's newest article for what to do: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

Above article also says:

" If you can’t reset your login password:

If no other solution works, you can regain access to your Mac by erasing it. This will permanently remove each user account, its password and its data from your Mac." ( Includes "How to": step by step instructions)

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Mar 20, 2025 9:15 AM in response to Jwkebdkdne

I suggest taking your Mac to a location which has a modem you can connect to (the ethernet port). Then connect to the link below to do your password reset. You must assign a new, different password. This time write it down and save it in a secure place.

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support

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