How to Reset Your Password on a Mac

Are you having trouble remembering your Mac password and need to reset it? Follow these steps to easily reset your password.

First, ensure that you have access to another Apple product signed into your Apple ID. This will help facilitate the password reset process.

Once you've verified your identity, you'll receive an alert on another Apple device, prompting you to approve a login attempt. Even if the alert indicates a login attempt from a different location, simply acknowledge it by clicking 'Approve.'

Next, restart your Mac and select the 'Restart' option with the Recovery Assistant open. On the login screen, click the '?' beside the 'Enter Password' box. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.

If you're prompted for an old password, which you've forgotten, you'll need to create a new Keychain. This won't change your keychain password and will prompt you to update it when you log in to the account again.

To complete the process, fill out the 'New Password,' 'Verify,' and 'Password Hint' fields. Then, select the account you've forgotten the password for in the sidebar.

In Monterey or older versions of macOS, click the lock icon in the bottom left corner of the window and re-enter your password. In Ventura, open System Settings > Users & Groups.

Add a password hint to avoid forgetting it again. Enter the password you're logged in with, then click on the 'i' beside the account you've forgotten the password for.

If you know someone who has access to another account on your Mac, you can use that account to reset your password. This is especially useful if you share your Mac with others or have an administrator or IT professional who can assist you.

However, keep in mind that if the other user doesn't have Admin rights on the Mac, they won't be able to change your password for you.

By following these steps, you should be able to easily reset your Mac password and get back to using your device without any issues.

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