You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Can you help with firmware password

Firmware password required to boot my mac as I have changed the hard disk. I cannot ever remember setting this password.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 3:58 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 7:09 AM

G_Willz wrote:

Firmware password required to boot my mac as I have changed the hard disk. I cannot ever remember setting this password.




If you forgot your firmware password

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.


Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support


https://osxdaily.com/2015/01/28/forgot-mac-firmware-password-what-now/



You do not say what exact Mac is this...


T2 Chip era (ie newer) Mac's the Storage is soldered to the board—here there a preferences for external boot up, unrecognized drives etc.

About Startup Security Utility - Apple Support


3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 10, 2021 7:09 AM in response to G_Willz

G_Willz wrote:

Firmware password required to boot my mac as I have changed the hard disk. I cannot ever remember setting this password.




If you forgot your firmware password

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.


Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support


https://osxdaily.com/2015/01/28/forgot-mac-firmware-password-what-now/



You do not say what exact Mac is this...


T2 Chip era (ie newer) Mac's the Storage is soldered to the board—here there a preferences for external boot up, unrecognized drives etc.

About Startup Security Utility - Apple Support


Can you help with firmware password

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.