User level: Level 1 (4 points)See I forgot my MacBook password in m2 and I was in without net on the time i setup but my password idk then i pressed shut down button and I got setup and I touched option and it’s show activate Mac
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Posted on Oct 15, 2026 7:36 AM
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)Oct 15, 2026 7:48 AM in response to aara95
I’m not sure what you’re asking about.
There are two passwords that can be referenced here: the MacBook Air login password, and the Activation Lock password.
The login password can be reset, and potentially the contents erased and restored from backup.
For Activation Lock, that’s intended as a theft deterrent and intentionally difficult to bypass, and you will need to recover access into that Apple Account, or have the assistance of the account holder, or present the original purchase receipt from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller to Apple to request Activation Lock removal.
And AFAIK, Internet access is required to activate a new macOS install, as well as other security-related operations.
A selection of links:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376697