How to unlock an Apple computer if you forget your password

Summary. If you have forgotten the lock screen password of your Mac, here are some steps and precautions:1

Try resetting your password using your Apple ID: If you have the Find My Mac feature turned on, click Find My Mac on the lock screen page, then enter your Apple ID and password to reset your password. 2.

Use recovery mode to reset password: Boot recovery mode on your Mac computer (hold down the Command+R key), go to Terminal, enter the resetpassword command, and follow the prompts to reset your password. 3.

Sign in with a different administrator account: If you have another administrator account on your Mac, you can use that account to sign in and change your own password from System Preferences. 4.

Reset System Password: If you are unable to reset your password using the above methods, you can try to reset the system administrator password using the terminal command (resetpassword) in recovery mode. Notes:

1.Resetting your password may require you to enter the keychain password you set up earlier to make sure you have the correct password. 2.

Once you reset your password, you won't be able to access all the passwords stored in the keychain. If you're using keychains to store important passwords, make sure you back up and export them before resetting them. 3.

Never use unproven third-party software or services to reset your password to avoid security risks to your data and privacy. 4.If your computer is a business.

If you have the Find My Mac feature enabled, you can reset your password by clicking Find My Mac on the lock screen page, then entering your Apple ID and password. 2.Reset password using recovery mode:

Boot the recovery mode on your Mac computer (hold down the Command+R key), enter the terminal, enter the resetpassword command, and follow the prompts to reset the password. 3.Sign in with a different administrator account:

If you have another admin account on your Apple Brain Brain that you can use to log in and then change your own password from System Preferences. 4.Reset System Password:

If you are unable to reset your password using the above methods, you can try to reset your system administrator password using the terminal command (resetpassword) in recovery mode. Notes:1

Resetting your password may require you to enter the keychain password you set up earlier to make sure you have the correct password. 2.Once you reset your password, you won't be able to access all the passwords stored in the keychain.

If you're using keychains to store important passwords, make sure you back up and export them before resetting them. 3.Do not use unverified third-party software or services to reset your password to avoid data and privacy security risks.

4.If your computer is a business.