Forgot my login password for macbook air

totally forgot my password to login to my macbook air
Anyone have help?

Now, the fun part if neither of those is the case.
You can also restart the system holding down the Command and R keys, and then from the utilities that open choose Terminal.
In the Terminal window type exactly:
resetpassword
and press return.
In the Reset Password window, choose the user for which you wan to change the password.
Type the new password twice, then do not set a hint, and click Save.
Accept the next dialog that opens, and at the bottom of the Reset Password window Apply.
Then click the apple at the left side of the menu bar and Restart.

Similar Messages

  • How to reset my login password for macbook air

    How can I reset my login password for my laptop? For some weird reason, my login password no longer works. I now have to get on by logging into guest and then clicking on my username.

    Reset Password using Recovery HD
    OS X 10.7 Lion /10.8 Mountain Lion
    Follow the instructions in the first and third boxes.
    http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html

  • HT201240 i forgot my login password for mac

    I NEED TO FIND MY LOGIN PASSWORD FOR MAC CAN YOU HELP ME?

    You don't have Mac OS X 10.3 or earlier if any portion of the Mac is labelled MacBook.  
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274 explains how to fix the password.  You'll need either the original discs from AppleCare if you lost them, or a newer retail installer disc.  August 28, 2009 Mac OS X 10.6 was released, and March 29, 2010 Mac OS X 10.6.3 retail was released.  So depending on the age of the MacBook you'll need one or the other retail if not the original installer discs.

  • Forgot FileVault 2 password to Macbook Air, how to reinstall?

    I have a recent Macbook Air that has file vault 2 installed. I reset my password this morning, but cannot remember it at all this afternoon. I have all my files backedup so I am not worried about data loss. So I went to do a reinstall from the recovery partition and its asking me for my password... which is the password I do not know. I also do not remember putting the recovery key down anywhere (stupid I know).
    How can I just reinstall Mavericks on the system now?

    Apple has not provided an easy way to recover from this condition. See this thread.

  • Retrieving/resetting my account password for MacBook Air OS X 10.9.4 when FileVault is NOT switched on?

    Hey all,
    I've encountered a major problem since purchasing my MacBook Air OS X Mavericks 10.9.4. As I was previously using a Pro with an account password that used to work just fine, I decided to simply set the Air with the same credentials. However, the password I have no recollection of changing is not accepted by my Air. Without it I cannot install any new software and I need several programs urgently. Trouble is, my FileVault is not switched on nor can it be switched on. I cannot reset the password either, as doing so requires me to type in my current one.
    What do I do?
    Kind regards,
    Elena

    If you're not using FileVault 2, then FileVault 2 is not involved.   Either use your Apple ID to reset your password, or Method 1 here should get your password reset to one you know.

  • I forgot the login password for my computer :S

    i have a brand new intel iMac, BRAND NEW... osx10.4.10, and i set up the password so my sister couldn't get into it, and kinda forgot it i dont have the original disks that came with the computer(moved) and cant find them, but would love to get into it(bought it for school... anyways if anyone can help, greatly apreciated :D)

    You can reset passwords from single user mode:
    "You need to get into single use mode for steps one and two that are listed below.
    This page will tell you how to get into single user mode.
    <http://www.securemac.com/macosxsingleuser.php>
    Basically, you hold down the command-s key when powering on. The command key has a little apple symbol on the lower left. It is between the alt/option key and the space bar. On a PC keyboard, it will be the windows key, I think.
    1) Get the Mac to set up a new administrative account. You can then change the password on your old account.
    This was Posted by: JoseAranda at September 9, 2006 3:48 AM
    OK, restart your computer, hold down Command-s and type in the following:
    /sbin/fsck -y Enter
    /sbin/mount -uaw Enter
    rm /var/db/.applesetupdone Enter
    reboot Enter
    Once you've done that the computer reboots and ask you to set up an admin password."
    No guarantee, though.

  • I forgot my admin password for my macbook air 2012?

    I forgot my admin password for my macbook air 2012?

    Reset Password using Recovery HD
    OS X 10.7 Lion /10.8 Mountain Lion
    Follow the instructions in the first and third boxes.
    http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html
    Note
    Keychain
    I don't remember my original (former) account password
    https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631

  • I forgot my admin password for my Macbook Pro OS X version 10.9, how can i recover it and reset my password

    I forgot my admin password for my Macbook Pro OS X version 10.9, how can i recover it and reset my password? Thank you!

    OS X Lion>: How to Easily Reset the Administrator Password

  • RECOVERING FORGOTTON ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD FOR MACBOOK PRO WITH OS MOUNTAIN LION REQUIRES (A) OPTICAL DISK READER or (B) ANOTHER COMPUTER. I HAVE NONE OF THE TWO. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LOGIN TO APPLE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITIES. NO SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE

    RECOVERING FORGOTTON ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD FOR MACBOOK PRO WITH OS MOUNTAIN LION REQUIRES (A) OPTICAL DISK READER or (B) ANOTHER COMPUTER. I HAVE NONE OF THE TWO. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LOGIN TO APPLE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITIES. NO SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE

    Terribly sorry Joseph Kriz. I had absolutley no intention of annoying anyone. This was the first time I have been communicating in a discussion group, and as I wrote my comments I had no idea how my typing would reflect and where my question would be going. Hope my unintentional typing will be forgiven and causes no further agitation.The only additional comment I can make on your response is that "I do not use capital letters or CAPS LOCK while I try to enter my administrator password". Thank you for guiding me

  • Please Help, forgot administrator password for macbook pro 2011

    Dear community,
    I forgot my administrator password for my macbook pro from 2011
    I didn´t came with any CD/DVD it's osx lion
    And when I choose the reset using your apple ID icon, nothing happens
    please advise

    Reset Password
    OS X 10.7 Lion /10.8 MountainLion
    Follow the instructions in the first and the third boxes.
    http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html
    Note
    Keychain
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544

  • I forgot my adminstors password for my macbook pro!!!!!

    I forgot my adminstors password for my macbook pro!!!!!

    For Lion v10.7 or later >  Reset a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password
    For OS X prior to v10.7 >  Mac OS X: Changing or resetting an account password

  • Whats should i do if i forgot my login password and lost recovery key for filevault?

    I have mountain lion and i forgot my login password, it has filevault, and i lost my recovery key to decrypt the hard drive
    I called applecare and they asked me about my serial number but they said it doesnt appear in the apple care
    but!!! i bought my mac at august endings.
    Please!! i need a soon answer
    i dont care my files, i dont have important files at all, i just want to login and be able to use it!!!!

    Tayel wrote:
    I called applecare and they asked me about my serial number but they said it doesnt appear in the apple care
    but!!! i bought my mac at august endings.
    Warranty Info 
    Check Your Service and Support Coverage

  • How do I reset the admin password on MacBook Air

    Does anyone know how to reset the admin password on MacBook Air ?

    OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.8 MountainLion & 10.9 Mavericks
    Reset Password starting from Recovery HD
    Start the computer,then press and hold down command and R keys to start into recovery partition.
    When you see the Apple logo, release the keys.
    Wait until  OS X Utilities window shows up.
    Move the mouse to the menubar at the top and click "Utilities", then select "Terminal"
    from the drop down.
    Terminal window will appear.
    Type in   resetpassword   and press enter on the keyboard.
    Leave the Terminal window open.
    Reset Password Utility window will open with Macintosh HD selected.
    Select the user account from the popup menu box.
    Enter a new password.
    Reenter the new password for the user.
    Enter a hint.
    Click the "Save" button.
    Click  in the menubar and select Restart.
    Log in.
    If Keychain dialog box appears, select “Create New Keychain”.

  • What do you do when you forgot ur login password but it's your imac is on sleep mode

    What do you do when you forgot ur login password but it's your imac is on sleep mode?

    Hi,
    I am posting this as an information exercise and not a criticism.
    Most Forums now have a Recent Users Tip section above the Post New Topic link and the Topic List itself.
    In some cases the info you want is there.
    I hope you and others find this useful.
    10:43 PM Saturday; January 30, 2010
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"

  • I was forgot pad login password how could i restore?

    I was forgot pad login password how could i restore?

    If you cannot remember the passcode for the Screen Lock, you will need to Restore the device...
    1)  Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and Restore...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    2)  If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
    Note on Recovery Mode.
    You may need to try this More than Once...  Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
    Once you have Recovered your Device...
    Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most recent Backup...
    Restore from Backup  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

Maybe you are looking for

  • Ipod Screen is black after getting "damp" in my sports bra on a run. .

    Went for a run...forgot my arm band so I put my iPod just inside my sports bra. My iPod quit working 1/2 way through my run! When I came home, it was DEAD! My computer wouldn't recognize it. So, I put it in a bowl of rice. The next morning, it had to

  • 10.6.8 + moved Home Folder = problem?

    I've got a 2008 MacPro with 4 hard drives. When I installed the extra drives, I moved my Home Folder off the boot drive and onto one of the spare drives using Accounts preference->Advanced options. This has worked like a champ for several years (10.5

  • My skype to go number has disappeared off of my ac...

    Hello, I had a skype-to-go number for the past 2 years, but it has disappeared from the account.  How can I reactivate the number?

  • Possible Bug: Rows & Column values are not honoured in panel form layout

                      <af:panelFormLayout id="pfl10"                                                                                 binding="#{backingBeanScope.backing_AssemblyStarts.pfl10}"                                                               

  • DVD playback blurry with Kaffeine/Xine

    Hi guys, I wanted to watch my first DVD under Linux yesterday and I noticed that the image quality is really, really bad compared to watching the same DVD under Windows with PowerDVD. DVD playback in Kaffeine with Xine engine is really blurry. Does a