If your Mac is running macOS Sierra 10.12 or later, you can use your Apple ID to reset your password.
Yes, you can get into a Mac computer if you forgot the password.
Resetting a Forgotten Mac Computer Password If you ever forget or lose track of your new password, there are some additional methods available for recovering it:ġ) Restarting Your Mac: When restarting your Mac, there may be an option to reset or show forgotten passwords if so, select this option and follow the instructions provided.Ģ) Resetting with Apple ID: If you have an Apple ID connected with your Mac account, go back into System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options > Change Password… Enter your current user name and Apple ID instead of a regular password - this sould allow you to reset it using your Apple ID information.ģ) Resetting with Terminal: If all else fails, you can try resetting via Terminal by typing in ‘resetpassword’ in the command line prompt - this should bring up an interface where you can reset/change passwords without knowing them beforehand. Now, another window will appear asking you to enter a new password twice enter it twice as requested and click OK when done. Enter the credentials for your Mac account and click OK. Next, a window will open asking for your current user name and password.
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