User level: Level 1 (4 points)I want to reset my Macbook Air but I've changed my password a few years ago but probably the password of "find my" is still the old one and I forgot. I just can't reset my Macbook without the old password. How can I fix this problem?
Posted on Sep 20, 2026 9:08 PM
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 20, 2026 11:26 PM in response to rikkitiboe
On a Mac, the Activation Lock can be disabled by using the Apple Account and the Apple Account password.
If you can not access the Find My settings in the iCloud settings on your Mac, you can also disable the Activation Lock on the Internet by logging into your iCloud Account:
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copied from: Activation Lock for Mac - Apple Support
In case this is about the user account password on your Mac, this can be reset as well:
If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361580