User level: Level 1 (4 points)I forgot my MacBook password
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Original Title: Forgot password
Posted on Oct 12, 2026 9:48 AM
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)Oct 12, 2026 9:51 AM in response to Starshine08
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)Oct 13, 2026 2:50 AM in response to Starshine08
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
If you have forgotten your Mac login password; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your password with your Apple Account.
From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.
NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.
For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.
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Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer
User level: Level 10 (462,771 points)Oct 13, 2026 3:08 AM in response to Starshine08
If you forgot your Mac login password, click on this link and read the support article —> If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support
There is a long list of options.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374923