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k1d1
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Password problem following update attempt

MacBook Pro. I typed the wrong password twice and the device locked. I hit the FORGOT PASSWORD BUTTON ** t nothing happens

Posted on Oct 7, 2026 4:14 PM

2 replies

TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Oct 8, 2026 12:42 AM in response to k1d1

“Password problem following update attempt: MacBook Pro. I typed the wrong password twice and the device locked. I hit the FORGOT PASSWORD BUTTON ** t nothing happens”

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Create a New Password Using Terminal:

  1. Boot: your Mac in Recovery Mode(Silicon or Intel)
  2. Enter: your password(if prompted)
  3. Open: Utilities menu
  4. Select: Terminal
  5. Use: this command
resetpassword

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372174