Password on MacBook Pro

I’ve never had a password for my very old MacBook and now it is asking for one. In the past if it rebooted and asked for a password I’d just push enter (no password needed). How can I get past the “enter password” screen?


MacBook Pro 17″, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 27, 2022 9:44 PM

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May 27, 2022 9:48 PM in response to Macbookpro5454

Macbookpro5454 Said:

"Password on MacBook Pro: I’ve never had a password for my very old MacBook and now it is asking for one. In the past if it rebooted and asked for a password I’d just push enter (no password needed). How can I get past the 'enter password' screen?"

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Set Using the Login Screen:

You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.


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