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Forgot your MacBook password? If so, there is nothing to worry about. It may feel like you are permanently locked out, but the truth is that you can reset your MacBook Pro/Air password. Our article shows two simple methods to reset MacBook Pro and Air passwords.

By juana limdaPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
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If you don't use your Mac often, it's easy to forget your administrator password and get stuck at the login screen. Apple understands that, so it has multiple options to reset your password to help you get back in.

The instructions in this tutorial will walk you through every feasible way to reset it if you forgot your Mac administrator password. Just choose the method that works best for you.

But first, you need to know the impact resetting a Mac password will have on the passwords stored in your login keychain.

Mac admin password reset vs login keychain

Your Mac uses a built-in password management system called Keychain to save your login details for apps and websites. The problem?

The login keychain, by default, uses the same password as your user account password to encrypt the data stored within it. Unfortunately, that means you won't be able to access your content despite resetting the admin password.

In that case, you need to go to Launchpad > Other > Keychain Access and select File > New Keychain to set up a new keychain. Or, macOS will automatically create one for you. The old keychain will still exist, so you can access it if you remember your old password.

However, if you use iCloud Keychain to sync passwords with other Apple devices, you should be able to sync everything quickly with the new keychain.

Reset Mac Password in Recovery Mode

When all else fails, there is always recovery mode. Recovery mode is like the emergency exit of a building, your last resort when all else fails. By accessing recovery mode, you can reset your Mac password and restore your device to its original settings. Please note that the access recovery mode differs for new and old generation Macs.

This is how you can access recovery mode on an Intel-based Mac:

  • Turn off your computer.
  • Hold down the power button, Command and R keys simultaneously.
  • Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen as your Mac boots into recovery mode.

This is how you can access recovery mode on a Mac M1:

  • Turn off your computer.
  • Hold down the power button
  • Click "Options" and select "Continue."

This is how you can reset Mac password in recovery mode:

  • Go to "Utilities" in the Apple menu.
  • Select "Terminal".
  • Type "reset password" (one word) and click "Return".
  • Navigate to the main hard drive and select your user account.
  • Reset your password and click "Save".

How to change your Mac password with a FileVault recovery key

When you can't remember or even guess your Mac login password, you can reset it if you have your FileVault recovery key written down somewhere. The default setting for a Mac is to use your iCloud account to encrypt your drive. However, there is the option of using a recovery key, which is a 24-character code that must be physically written down and kept safe. Use this code to reset your Mac password.

Step 1 – After a few tries, your Mac will recognize that you don't know your password and will suggest that you reboot and reset the login password. Find your FileVault recovery key, and then choose that option to get started.

Step 2 – Select Macintosh HD or whatever name you have assigned to your startup drive, and then select Next.

Step 3 – The Mac will ask for your Recovery Key, which is the FileVault encryption key you wrote down. Type that 24-character code, then select Next to continue.

Step 4 – Select the user who forgot their login password if there is more than one user for this Mac.

Step 5 – You can now type a new password, enter it again to verify on the line below, then fill in a hint that will remind you of the password, and choose Next.

Step 6: Select Restart to sign in with your new Mac password.

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