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- Most of the Mac users don’t know how to reset forgotten Mac OS password so when they don’t remember the password, simply change the operating system. I think it’s not a correct way because they might lose lots of personal files and folders that don’t want to lose.
- Let’s say you totally forgot the password to log on to your Mac. Or maybe you purchased a used Mac from someone else and they’ve got it locked down. There are numerous ways to reset a password with no OS X discs. This tutorial may ruffle some feathers, but it addresses a topic that a ton of people ask about all the time.
Every Mac has a built-in Recovery mode that will let you change the system password if it's been forgotten. Read our How to recover a forgotten Mac password tutorial for a step-by-step guide to.
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Every Mac has a built-in Recovery mode that will let you change the system password if it's been forgotten. Read our How to recover a forgotten Mac password tutorial for a step-by-step guide to. Jan 15, 2020 1Password is good, but there are many others to choose from, including LastPass, Dashlane, and mSecure.If you want to find more password management options, open the Mac App Store and search for the word password.If any of the apps look interesting, check the manufacturer's website.
Hello and welcome to my User Tip.
This is how you go about resetting your password in case you or another has forgotten it.
If you have the 10.6 install disk hold c or option/alt key and boot off the 10.6 disk and use the Password Reset under the Utilities menu, you will need a wired or built in keyboard.
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Then reset the keychain: https://support.apple.com/kb/ts1544
If you dont' have the 10.6 install disk, then hold command s and boot the machine into Single User Mode (aka root).
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type and press return after each bold command
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Enter the new password twice followed by returns then
exit (to continue booting OS X)
or
reboot (to reboot the machine)
or
shutdown (to shutdown the machine)
Then reset the keychain: https://support.apple.com/kb/ts1544
If you see a lock appear and it asks for a password there, that's a firmware password.
You will to enter the password or need the OS X install disk compatible with that machine and hold the option key while booting to select it, then reset the firmware password.
You will need to know the password, that's the purpose of the firmware password to totally lock the machine down.
If you have such machine and it's not yours or was purchased used, you need to contact the owner or Apple to unlock it for you.
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Firmware passwords lock the machine so it can't be easily repaired using techniques available to you and others.
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For most users and their personal needs I advise against setting one, having only a few things needed encrypted on a external USB thumb drive or hard drive without locking the whole machine from repair is something the best choice for most consumers.