Forgot my password and cannot log in to my computer

I was trying to change the admin name on my MacBook Pro and ended up changing the password. I've tried logging on to my account with what I thought the new password was but nothing will work. Please help! My computer has everything I need on it!

See #6 Reset User Permissions and Password here
Step by Step to fix your Mac

Similar Messages

I lost my password and cannot log on to my MacBook Pro. MacOS X window opens upon startup, with my log on name, requesting password, but I cannot remember it. Is there a way to bypass this window and reset my password? Cannot get to System Preferences

I lost my password and cannot log on to my MacBook Pro. MacOS X window opens upon startup, with my log on name, requesting password, but I cannot remember it. Is there a way to bypass this window and reset my password? Cannot get to System Preferences or Apple Menu
Thanks!

Yes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4913069

Forgot the password and no longer have the original computer how can i reset my ipad?

I forgot the password and i don't have the original computer to reset my ipad How can i do a complete restore? I tried to do a restore but it wont allow me to do a recovery without the password.

Here are a series of articles pertaining to passwords ... and you might check on the activation lock to see if that is activated ... that's the next to the last link below ...
iOS: Forgot Passcode or Device Disabled
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
iOS Passcodes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4113
Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod a Touch or Mac
https://www.apple.com/support/icloud/find-my-device/
Find My iPhone Activation Lock
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a Device from a Previous Owner's Account
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4515
Apple release Tool to check the Activation Lock Status of iOS Devices
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/10/01/activation-lock-status-check/
What to do before Selling or Giving Away your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5661

My husband plugged in a password and we don't know what it is and cannot log onto the new computer. How can I reset the password if I can't log on?

My husband was setting up the iMac he got us for Christmas. I already have a MacBook Pro. I do not know the sequence of events but I do know he wanted to use my iTunes account on the iMac so I provided passwords. Now we cannot log onto the computer using any of my passwords. He must have mistyped something. How do we log onto the computer if we can't figure out what the password is?

If it's a new Mac I guess it's running Lion, if so, hopefully this'll help:
http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/24/reset-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-password/

TS3212 i have an apple account plus one other which i havent used since my old computer broke hence i have forgotten the password and cannot log in to retrieve all the hours of listening i uploaded i can only remember my last email address as my usernam

hi can anyone help me to find my old login details as i have hours of listening on my old account that i used before i set up again with an iphone . i cannot retieve the security questions but it must be 3 years since i used this account

Apple ID: How to find your Apple ID - Support - Apple
Find your Apple ID - Apple - My Apple ID
Apple ID: Changing your Apple ID password

I am so tired of asking this - I reset my password, can't log in with new one, activated new password webpage and cannot log in. HOW DO I LOG IN?

I finally was able to log in with the new account. This is so irritating. Every time I reset a password not just here but everywhere, I can never, ever ever log in with the new password. What is it with you guys? I say I forgot password, validate the new link to FF reset my password and cannot log in. AGAIN. I am on my 4th same question different email and you still haven't answered me.
PLEASE HELP.
Joanne

Hi Ishrak,
I apologize, I'm a bit unclear on exactly what you are trying to log into with your Apple ID, or what exactly you are seeing (alert message, directions, etc) when you try to do so. If you continue to have issues with your Apple ID, you may find one or more of the articles linked from the following page helpful:
Apple ID - Apple Support
Regards,
- Brenden

I cannot log into the game center as I forgot my password and am not able to reset it.

I cannot log into the game center as I forgot my password and am not able to reset it because I keep getting the error that the info I submitted is incorrect. If I ask for an email message, it doesn't come thru but friend requests are received on that same email. If I use my second account, I can't use the same nickname and all my info is lost. Any suggestions?

here
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=search&src=support_site.home.search_sugge sted.search&locale=en_US&q=game%20center%20support

HT4865 I just bought this ipad and cannot log out from icloud because i dont have the password.how can i log out from icloud?need help

I just bought this ipad and cannot log out from icloud because i dont have the password.how can i log out from icloud?need help

You need to return it to the seller and get your money back. You cannot reset or use the device with another AppleID installed unless you know the password for that ID.
If the device has been jailbroken, no one on here can give you any further help...the Terms of Use prohibit us from doing so.

I show and old defunct email address for my Apple ID on my APP store, iCloud, and iTune accounts and cannot log in. I am told my ID or password is incorrect. I did change my primary email address. that is the app ID that is showing.

How do I rename my App Store, iCloud, and iTunes accounts so i can update apps and software? I have closed the original email address i started my App Store, icloud, and iTunes account and cannot log in unders that Apple ID. I have tried going through device and my MacBook Air. Where can i get on-line assistance?

If you mean you are trying to delete your iCloud account in iOS 7 and you don't know the passwod for the old ID, do one of the following:
If you still have access to your old email address, go to https//appleid.apple.com, click Manage my Apple ID and sign in with your iCloud ID. Tap edit next to the primary email account, tap Edit, change it back to your old email account and verify it. Then edit the name of the account to change it back to your old email address. You should then be able to turn off Find My iPhone with your password. Then go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account and choose Delete from My iDevice when prompted (your iCloud data will still be in iCloud). Next, go back and change your primary email address and iCloud ID back to the way it was. You will then be able to go to Settings>iCloud and sign in with your current ID and password to reconnect to your iCloud account.
If you don't have access to your old email address, you will have to contact Apple to get them to reset the password for it so you can disable Find My iPhone and sign into your iCloud account. You will have to prove your identity to them in order to do so. You can either contact iTunes support for assistance with this (https://ssl.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html), or contact Apple Support (http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/contact/).

I forgot my password and my ipod says disabled. I tried to plug it into iTunes but my screen says cannot find device because it is locked. What do i do to restore my ipod

I forgot my password and my ipod says disabled. I tried to plug it into iTunes but my screen says cannot find device because it is locked. What do i do to restore my ipod.

Locked Out, Forgot Lock or Restrictions Passcode, or Need to Restore Your Device: Several Alternative Solutions
1. iOS- Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
2. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
3. Restoring iPod touch after forgotten passcode
4. What to Do If You've Forgotten Your iPhone's Passcode
5. iOS- Understanding passcodes
6. iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
Also, see iTunes- Restoring iOS software.

I cannot sign into my gamecenter because i forgot my password and trying to reset but don't know the email and kept a random birthday pls help

I cannot sign into my gamecenter because i forgot my password and trying to reset but don't know the email and kept a random birthday pls help

If you have a verified rescue email then you can get an email sent to that email address to reset the security questions as shown in the article below:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5312
If you do not have access to the rescue email or you do not receive the reset email then you will need to contact AppleCare for assistance:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699

I cannot get my sons iPod touch to unlock. He has forgot his password and I have not synced his iPod to my new computer. I put it in recovery mode but it is still asking for his password. Any idea what to do next???

I cannot get my sons iPod touch to unlock. He has forgot his password and I have not synced his iPod to my new computer. I put it in recovery mode but it is still asking for his password. Any idea what to do next???

Try DFU mode instead.
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034
B-rock

HT201363 My Gmail account has been disconnected, ( I forgot my password), and the reference accounts and cell phone are from my previous work. ( I have retired ). I cannot access iTunes, or iCloud, I have set up another mail carrier, I have tried many tim

I need help, the default account is gmail, I cannot access, forgot my password, and the other account and cell phone numbers to recover this account are work accounts/#'s, and do not have access anymore. I have set up a yahoo account, however, the default continues to go to gmail. I cannot access itunes, or any of the apple communities. ( I am happy to see the security, however, now I am stuck. HELP!

What, exactly, "continues to go to gmail"? You need to provide us with very specific information as to what things you are having problems with. One at a time.
Thanks,
GB

Got a new iphone5 and cannot log into iMessages keep getting same message to check network connection and try again. Tried changing password as suggested but nothing is working

Got a new iphone5 and cannot log into iMessages keep getting same message to check network connection and try again. Tried changing password as suggested but nothing is working any suggestions?

Are you connected to wifi, or doing it over cell signal?

HT201240 I am on the lock screen, I forgot my password and now I can't log in

I forgot my password and now I am locked out
What do I do

OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.8 MountainLion & 10.9 Mavericks
Reset Password using Recovery HD
Boot into Recovery Partition.
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”.

Forgot my password and cannot log in to my computer

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for