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What if I can’t remember the admin password I set on my MacBook?

What can I do if I can’t remember the admin password I set on my MacBook?

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Posted on Nov 8, 2020 10:08 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2020 3:40 PM

Your Apple ID can be used to reset a login password. Refer to If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support.

If you are ultimately unsuccessful, erase the Mac and restore its content from a Time Machine backup. You still might need its password though.

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