How to exit Lockdown Mode on Mac when password is forgotten?

locked my computer because my sister had taken it, can’t get it out of lockdown mode because it’s been a while and i can’t remember the password.




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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 3:00 PM

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Oct 27, 2025 4:29 PM in response to chesney241

chesney241 wrote:

locked my computer because my sister had taken it, can’t get it out of lockdown mode because it’s been a while and i can’t remember the password.


If you forgot your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860



Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

Mac User Guide - Apple Support


If you can't reset your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190



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