



If you set a firmware password on your Mac, enter it to continue.Ģ. Release the keys when the Apple logo and a progress bar appears. Boot Recovery Mode on your Mac by holding down Command-R while you turn on or restart your Mac. Follow these steps to reset your password:ġ. Note that if FileVault is on, this method will fail if you didn't authorize your Apple ID to unlock your startup disk. The fastest (and usually the easiest) method for resetting your password is outlined below. Methods for resetting your password can be found in this article (as tygb suggested): Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support.
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More details here: How to set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support Note that this is different from your login password. A firmware password isn't set on your Mac, or you set one AND you know the password.You know the password to another user that is authorized to unlock FileVault.If you didn't authorize your Apple ID to unlock your startup disk, you have the recovery key.You authorized your Apple ID (iCloud account) to unlock your startup disk.FileVault is off, or it is enabled AND one of the following apply:.Thankfully, there's multiple ways to reset a forgotten password, provided that the following apply: If I understand your question correctly, you permitted someone to temporarily use your account and now you are unable to remember your password.
