How to Easily Unlock Your MacBook If You've Forgotten Your Password

Learn how to unlock your MacBook by resetting your password easily and effectively using Recovery Mode or Apple ID.

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To unlock a MacBook if you forgot your password: Restart the MacBook and hold down Command + R to enter Recovery Mode. Open Terminal from the Utilities menu and type resetpassword. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password. If you use an Apple ID, you can also reset it using the Apple ID account page online.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if I can't enter Recovery Mode? If you can't enter Recovery Mode, try restarting your MacBook and holding Command + R again; ensure you're pressing the keys immediately after the startup tone.
  2. Can I reset my MacBook password without Recovery Mode? Yes, if you have an Apple ID associated with your MacBook, you can reset the password through the Apple ID account page online.
  3. What if I forgot my Apple ID password? You can recover your Apple ID password using Apple's account recovery options, which can help regain access to your Apple ID.
  4. Will resetting my MacBook password delete my files? No, resetting your MacBook password does not delete any files; it only changes the password to access your account.

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