I know my user name and my password, but my computer doesn't recognize it so won't let me sign in

When my computer restarts it asks me for my password - I put in my apple password and it will not recognize, so can't use my computer.

Reset the password.
Usually the computer log-in password is not the same as your Apple ID password
Forgot Mac Password? How to Reset Your Mac Password (with or without CD)
Change the Admin Password with Mac OS X Single User Mode
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