I can't log in my Mac after macOS update

Cannot log in to my laptop after downloading the latest software update. I even reset the password, did the recover stuff and it still won’t let me log in. Help!


my laptop profile is even showing my legal name instead of my profile name now. I didn’t change anything.


help please


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 5:48 PM

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Sep 17, 2022 11:46 AM in response to scificoffee

Hi scificoffee!


We see that you're unable to log in to your laptop after updating the software. We are including an article that provides a few options to help you with regaining access to your Mac.


The instructions for each option are listed below:


If you forgot your Mac login password


If you try these steps and the issue remains, respond back with some additional details. Do you get an error message when you try to sign in? If so, what does the message say?


Cheers!

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