How to Reset a Forgotten MacBook Password

If you've forgotten your Macbook password, there's no need to panic. You can easily reset it using the built-in Recovery Mode on your Mac. Here's how:

First, restart your Mac and immediately hold down the 'Command + R' keys while it boots up. This will take you to the Recovery Mode menu.

Once in Recovery Mode, select 'Terminal' from the Utilities window. In the Terminal window, type 'resetpassword' (in one word) and press Return.

Choose a user account and click on 'Reset Password'. You'll then be prompted to enter your Mac user password. After entering the password, hit the Return button.

If you have an M1 Mac, the process is slightly different:

Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen while your Mac boots to Recovery. Then, select 'Utilities' and click on 'Terminal'.

Next, type `security defaultkeychain -delete` to delete all keychains and then press Return.

To reset the password using Apple's Recovery Mode, follow these steps:

For Intel-based Macs:

1. Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen while your Mac boots to Recovery.

2. Select 'Utilities' and click on 'Terminal'.

3. Type `resetpassword` (in one word) and press Return.

For M1 Macs:

1. Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen while your Mac boots to Recovery.

2. Select 'Utilities' and click on 'Terminal'.

3. Type `security defaultkeychain -delete` to delete all keychains, then press Return.

4. Enter your new password when prompted.

Once you've reset your password, you can log back into your Mac using the new password.

Resetting Your Keychain Password

If you're unable to access your keychain due to a forgotten password, there's an alternative method to unlock it:

1. Open Terminal (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal or cmd+space).

2. Run this single-line command: `security unlock-keychain -p `.

Replace `` with the new password you've set for your Mac.

Additional Tips

If you're unable to reset your password using these methods, try connecting to our servers again and entering your Mac login password. If the issue persists, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Remember that it's essential to keep your passwords secure and consider using a password manager like Keychain Access to store your account information.

By following these steps, you should be able to reset your forgotten MacBook password and regain access to your device.

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