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I changed the password on my MacBook Air this morning. Now I can't log in. It's not accepting the password. I don't know what's going on. I'm not good with remembering passwords, and I may have forgotten my MacBook Air password. I have to submit an assignment for class, and the deadline is today. I'm really stressed. Please help me reset my Mac password! Thank you.” – A user on the web.

For many people, losing or forgetting a Mac password can be quite stressful. It's understandable if you're troubled like the user above who forgot Mac login password. But there's no need to panic, for you can reset MacBook Pro/Air password.

Our article will cover two simple methods to help you reset your password. The first method uses your Apple ID, and the second one uses a recovery key. So, let's dive right into each method without further ado.

Forgot MacBook Password? Here's the Fix

There are two simple ways to reset the password on your MacBook Pro or Air. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions for both methods to help you reset your MacBook password.

Method 1: Reset MacBook Pro/Air Password with Apple ID

The easiest way to reset the password on your MacBook Pro/Air is by using your Apple ID. Follow these steps:

Note: You must have the option to reset the password using an Apple ID enabled. You can do this in System Preferences > Users & Groups > Allow users to reset their password using their Apple ID.

Step 1: Restart your MacBook.

Step 2: After you see the login screen, enter an incorrect password three times in a row.

After entering an incorrect password, you'll see a prompt. Here, you'll see an option to “Reset it with your Apple ID.” Tap this option.

Step 3: Enter your Apple ID and password in the new window that pops up, then click the "Reset Password" button.

Please enter your Apple ID credentials

After entering the correct Apple ID information, your Mac will restart and enter into Recovery Assistant. You'll see a window prompting you to set a new password for your Mac. Type in your new password, then click “Next.”

Follow these simple steps, and you'll be able to reset your MacBook Pro/Air password.

Method 2: Reset Your MacBook Pro/Air Password with a Recovery Key

You can also reset the password for your MacBook Pro/Air using Recovery Mode. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Boot into Recovery Mode

You can activate Recovery Mode by restarting your Mac. Hold down the Power button + Command key + R until you see a loading bar on the Mac screen.

Step 2: After your Mac restarts in Recovery Mode, go to Disk Utility > Continue > Utilities > Terminal.

Step 3: Type “resetpassword” in the terminal and press Enter.

Once you press Enter, you'll be prompted to select your Mac's hard drive. You can then reset the password for the existing account. After that, you can restart your Mac and begin using the new password.

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Bonus Tip: How to Avoid Forgetting Your Mac Password Again

Follow these important tips to avoid forgetting your MacBook password in the future:

1. Save your passwords: Whenever you change a password, write it down – on paper or even on a phone sticky note.

2. Use a password hint: Always create a password hint for your MacBook. The hint can help you remember your password.

3. Use a long passphrase: Don't use short, random numbers as a password. Always use a long, memorable sequence of words.

4. Use a password manager: If you have trouble remembering your passwords, use a password manager to store and organize them for easy access.

5. Use the same password for multiple accounts: Try using the same password for several accounts instead of a different one for each.

These techniques will help you avoid getting locked out in the future.

(NOTE: It is recommended that you save the password in a secure file so that you can refer to it later in case you forget your Mac password. In case the file where you saved the password gets accidentally or mistakenly deleted or lost, you can try using a reliableMac Data Recovery Wizard tool to get it back.)

Step 1: Search for the missing file

On macOS Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, and the latest Sonoma, select the disk location where you want to search for the lost files (it can be your built-in HDD/SSD or an external storage device). Then, hit the “Search Lost Files” button.

Note: Before data recovery, it's recommended that you click “Disk Backup” from the left sidebar and create a backup for your Mac to prevent further data loss. After the backup, the software can recover data from the Mac backup, and your computer can write new data again.

Step 2: Browse the scan results

Data Recovery Wizard for Mac will scan the disk volume you select immediately and display the scanning results.

Step 3: Select the files and recover them.

In the scan results, select the files you want to preview and then click the “Recover” button to get them back.

Conclusions

There are many users who forget their MacBook password. It's common to forget passwords when people tend to change them frequently. There will always be someone who forgets or loses their MacBook Pro/Air password.

If you've forgotten the password to your MacBook Pro or Air, you can reset it using one of two simple methods. First, use your Apple ID to reset the password on your laptop. Second, use Recovery Mode to reset your account password. To prevent this from happening in the first place, you can opt to remove the password from your MacBook. However, since it involves sensitive and personal data, it's best to have a MacBook password. If you tend to forget passwords often, try these methods to prevent losing access to your MacBook in the future.