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gracie-annsmith
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How do I log back into my MacBook when it's asking for an administrator password?

i got logged out of my macbook and i know my apple password but when i try to set it up it’s asking for an administrator password what is that


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Original Title: logging into my MacBook

Posted on Oct 7, 2026 8:46 AM

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John Galt
User level: Level 10 (162,806 points)

Oct 7, 2026 10:43 AM in response to gracie-annsmith

The login password is the password you normally use to log into your Mac.


  • If you are its only user, then you are its Administrator.
  • If that Mac is also used by someone else, ask him or her to help.


If nothing helps follow these steps, start to finish, including all the links within it:


If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371992