How To Reset Mac Password?

If you know the password, go to System Settings > Users & Groups > Change Password

If you forgot the password, restart the Mac and enter the wrong password three times at the login screen

Click the question mark or password reset option if it appears

Use your Apple ID to reset the password if prompted

If FileVault is enabled, use your recovery key on the reset screen

Restart into macOS Recovery

On Apple silicon Macs, hold the power button until Startup Options appears, then select Options > Continue

On Intel Macs, restart and hold Command + R

In Recovery, open Utilities > Terminal

Type resetpassword and press Return

Follow the on-screen steps to choose the user account and set a new password

Restart the Mac and sign in with the new password

If you cannot reset it, contact Apple Support or use another administrator account on the Mac

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