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Does Recovery mode go to all my devices, not just my obsolete MBP?

My Mac is Recovery mode. I need a new password. Will this transfer to all my devices?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 17, 2024 1:05 PM

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Nov 19, 2024 10:00 AM in response to DizzyM

DizzyM wrote:

My Mac is Recovery mode. I need a new password. Will this transfer to all my devices?


Your admin password is machine specific



AppleID (Apple Account) password would be universal.



Forgot Admin password—


If you forgot your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

Mac User Guide - Apple Support


If you can't reset your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190



Does Recovery mode go to all my devices, not just my obsolete MBP?

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