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I can't get my password to work when I want to install software

I can't get my password to work when I want to install software. I don't know what to do. I also can't install any update from the App store.

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 15, 2019 4:32 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2019 7:55 PM

How to Change Your Passwords

Change your admin password: Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support.

Change your Apple ID password: Apple ID Password Change. Also, see What to do after you change your Apple ID email address or password - Apple Support.

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Nov 15, 2019 7:55 PM in response to taknott

How to Change Your Passwords

Change your admin password: Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support.

Change your Apple ID password: Apple ID Password Change. Also, see What to do after you change your Apple ID email address or password - Apple Support.

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