[2023] Forgot Your Mac Password? Here's How to Reset It (NO DATA LOSS)

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    Forgot your Mac Password and can't get in? Here's how to reset it and create a new one!
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  • @Hermaeus7
    @Hermaeus7 Рік тому +481

    When turning the computer on, hold the power button until the setting menu comes up. Open Settings. Menu Bar > Utilities > Terminal > "resetpassword"

  • @emilbek_isaev
    @emilbek_isaev Рік тому +14

    hi, thanks for vid.
    u need to make that option (resetting mac passw via appleid)active in system settings before u would forget your passw

  • @thomlev5217
    @thomlev5217 8 місяців тому +1

    does it work with a mac who was used by a user who had another apple id? or should it be the ssme apple id that was usedon the mac ?

  • @user-no9mz5yc1l
    @user-no9mz5yc1l Рік тому +18

    When I get to the reset password pop up, it says “select volume to recover” yet there is nothing under it. There is no account to select. How do I reset if it isnt pulling it up for me?

  • @sherryjackson2404
    @sherryjackson2404 6 місяців тому +9

    Thank you so much. I was setting up a new MAC and for some reason it wasn't recognizing the password. I was able to reset it thanks to this video.

  • @abiolaibrahim5347
    @abiolaibrahim5347 9 місяців тому +14

    No words can express my gratitude for your help and effort. Thank you very much, well done Gratemick, I can't express how much I appreciate your efforts. It's great to have someone as special as you. Finally my Mac has been reactivated

  • @ActuallyAFungus
    @ActuallyAFungus Рік тому +13

    After logging in my email and password, I get an error, "There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server"

  • @FtLauderdaleRealEstate
    @FtLauderdaleRealEstate Місяць тому +1

    Daniel, thank you for the video, I am trying to help my father in law with his MacBook, he picked up a virus and could not get into the system. Geek squad was able to wipe and reset the system. I am having an issue with trying to get into programs such as email and Facebook. I have internet (Tried google and able to navigate so I am on line) as for getting onto his email or FB accounts I am getting the (Passwords are locked), his prior passwords are not working... Suggestions?

  • @llikepandas5353
    @llikepandas5353 8 місяців тому +11

    The account is locked and nothing shows up like this or did show up like this

  • @Truthfulpietro
    @Truthfulpietro 8 місяців тому +36

    I can’t get the password reset option to show up.

    • @alitomix
      @alitomix 3 місяці тому +6

      I just hate Mac

    • @moluabright4675
      @moluabright4675 2 місяці тому +1

      You need to type it after clicking the utilities option you then type resetpassword without spacing
      e.g reset password❌️
      resetpassword✅️

    • @jeanserrano2395
      @jeanserrano2395 Місяць тому

      @@moluabright4675i have no option for utilities

    • @phoenixadelewhite1556
      @phoenixadelewhite1556 27 днів тому +1

      I can’t get to utilities or anything else, but the home screen where it asked for your password

    • @kamiwilliams2912
      @kamiwilliams2912 13 днів тому +1

      Me too😢😢

  • @spidey851
    @spidey851 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!! ☝🏻🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @renaee.3597
    @renaee.3597 Місяць тому +6

    This does not work and the video does not either

  • @alexvincent1787
    @alexvincent1787 5 місяців тому +17

    There’s no question mark on my wife’s MacBook Air 13”

    • @AppleGuy7
      @AppleGuy7 4 місяці тому +2

      on my also there is no question try 9 different wrong pass

    • @B5_Beehive19
      @B5_Beehive19 3 місяці тому

      same have you fixed it

    • @B5_Beehive19
      @B5_Beehive19 3 місяці тому +1

      @@AppleGuy7me to have you fixed it idk what to do about to smash my screen and give to

  • @Jjlk4603lm
    @Jjlk4603lm 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. You’re saved my life..

  • @MikeB-wy1es
    @MikeB-wy1es 2 місяці тому

    worked for me - thanks for this!

  • @MattDomPe
    @MattDomPe 8 місяців тому +49

    Hi, my problem is that the question icon doesn’t appear and the three attempts method doesn’t work, what can I do ??

    • @hollymcconnell5999
      @hollymcconnell5999 5 місяців тому +14

      Hey, did you ever resolve this? The exact same thing is happened with mine and I can’t find a solution anywhere!

    • @Moronsupport
      @Moronsupport 5 місяців тому +1

      Me too

    • @user-ph9qr5ox9c
      @user-ph9qr5ox9c 4 місяці тому

      Hey, you need to restart your macbook first@@Moronsupport

    • @OUr1two
      @OUr1two 4 місяці тому +4

      Me as well. No?, no pop up after 3 failed attempts and holding the start button did not pull up a start menu 😢

    • @monikejulienowicki2689
      @monikejulienowicki2689 4 місяці тому +1

      Same here

  • @anakama58
    @anakama58 11 місяців тому +2

    Does anyone know how to reset/bypass a password protected dmg file on a OS Ventura? ... can't find it anywhere..HELP PLSSS

  • @baj39
    @baj39 7 місяців тому

    does this work for forgotten password to install new software?

  • @Rozmac91
    @Rozmac91 8 місяців тому

    Will this work even without access to the relevant Apple ID password? Trying to access a family members max that’s since passed?

  • @Arsonwasdone
    @Arsonwasdone 7 місяців тому +18

    My computer shows the password hint but not the password reset what should I do?

  • @Britt21
    @Britt21 Місяць тому

    You're a gem ❤😩🙏🏽 thank you

  • @O2regulator
    @O2regulator 10 місяців тому +6

    Nice mine doesn’t have a question mark

  • @englishfun101
    @englishfun101 8 місяців тому +1

    I cannot thank you enough!

  • @whymyheadwouldsquash
    @whymyheadwouldsquash Рік тому +3

    Good instructions my friend.
    My Macbook starts up without needing a login password and I want to set one up for extra security so could you make a video of how to do this please? Thank you.

  • @chetanpl
    @chetanpl 5 місяців тому

    Hi, I have been using a Macbook Pro M1 laptop and now I don't remember admin apple id and password. I was using it with a guest user account. Therefore, I want to reset it completely so to use it with new apple id and password .Please suggest How I do reset it.

  • @AbdulAziz-ql1fk
    @AbdulAziz-ql1fk 11 місяців тому

    Some how I forget the password now i cant intered on my macbook air . So I want to resert password but when I type on the terminal resetpassword then I foumd a pop up then there was written resert password faild , sir now what should i do I have a meeting and its very important for me please help me

  • @inoymelchor2187
    @inoymelchor2187 9 місяців тому +1

    How can i continue resetting when i cant enter my password as i have forgotten? I am trying to enter the password that i remember and when i press the reset password botton, it just shakes

  • @jjiacobucci
    @jjiacobucci 10 місяців тому

    Thank you !

  • @Kash.105
    @Kash.105 8 місяців тому

    YOU SAVED MY LIFE THANKS SO MUCH 😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @renagonato9033
    @renagonato9033 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi it need recovery key from my side. Where do I get that?

  • @user-gl6sj3je2e
    @user-gl6sj3je2e 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much it really works🙏🙏🙏

  • @tw9294
    @tw9294 7 місяців тому +27

    So what do you do if the popup never appears and the system accepts an infinite number of failed password attempts?

    • @lucasf6873
      @lucasf6873 7 місяців тому +7

      my problem too

    • @tw9294
      @tw9294 7 місяців тому +1

      The issue ended up being a bug where no password being set would break and prompt you for a password that doesn't exist. If your computer has an Apple ID setup, look up the instructions on how to reset the password through the recovery environment.@@lucasf6873

    • @lucasf6873
      @lucasf6873 7 місяців тому +1

      fixed it, boot it into recovery mode and go from there

    • @halukny
      @halukny 7 місяців тому +4

      @@lucasf6873 what do you choose on the Recovery Mode? I Reinstalled MacOS and I still can't reset the password

    • @hellostephielynn
      @hellostephielynn 7 місяців тому

      @@lucasf6873how did you do that?

  • @user-te6xp3no5s
    @user-te6xp3no5s 9 місяців тому +2

    So my problem is my Mac book pro 13 won’t let me connect to anything but it’s connected to my Wi-Fi but won’t no further helpppppoppp

  • @jdoe1988
    @jdoe1988 Рік тому +55

    Ughh! None of these worked. There is no question mark on mine. After 3 failed attempts, I was locked out of trying for 1 minute. After another attempt, I was locked out for 5 minutes. After another attempt, I was locked out for 15 minutes. I have no option to restart. Only an option to cancel. I guess I'm a 1%er,

    • @ednalynalbarico5737
      @ednalynalbarico5737 Рік тому +5

      Hey! I got the same scenario huhu. Have you unloocked yours?

    • @jdoe1988
      @jdoe1988 Рік тому +1

      @@ednalynalbarico5737 not yet

    • @crushedrgb
      @crushedrgb Рік тому

      Click again on the ?

    • @crushedrgb
      @crushedrgb Рік тому

      Thanks man! Worked like a charm!

    • @paulsuciu8680
      @paulsuciu8680 Рік тому +25

      Same problem here , the Mac refuses to allow me to change my password, and there is no ? And if I put the wrong password in 3 or more times there is no pop up to allow me to change the password

  • @littl3az
    @littl3az 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi, thank u for the video.however, im stuck at Terms and conditions. Not able to click button “Agree”.please help

  • @Luis-df2kt
    @Luis-df2kt 2 місяці тому

    Hi I have macbook air M2 and the ? in not showing next to password field?

  • @babydp3269
    @babydp3269 10 місяців тому

    hi! i need help coz there is no pop up on my mac

  • @kanpai4370
    @kanpai4370 7 місяців тому +14

    @DanielAboutTech I followed all of your instructions but I still dont get the option to reset my password. Is there any other way of resetting it?

  • @falcon20007
    @falcon20007 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Danie, i have tried the reset several time and i reached to a point it say(( THe supplied icloud account was unable to unlock this volume!. Can you please help

    • @its.thehatman
      @its.thehatman 4 місяці тому

      I have same problem how did you solved it ?

  • @MoritzJaggi
    @MoritzJaggi 2 місяці тому

    How do you do it with the 2024 m2?

  • @MiseriWay
    @MiseriWay 11 місяців тому +5

    Now what if my MacBook won’t connect to wifi while in recovery?

  • @refiloediale1170
    @refiloediale1170 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you, however I tried every and I have my wifi on however it gives me an error that “ There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server… what do I need to do

    • @neharika98singhal
      @neharika98singhal 10 місяців тому +1

      Same problem, please help

    • @NikkFlo
      @NikkFlo Місяць тому

      Any chance you guys figured this out. 😢

  • @nonlinerbobcat9161
    @nonlinerbobcat9161 8 місяців тому

    What if I don't have the question or the things at the bottom? Cancels only at the bottom

  • @lisafisher7132
    @lisafisher7132 11 місяців тому +4

    I bought this imac second hand. I set it up but did not trx my data from my old mac. I have no question mark and no amount of failed attempts at password will lock me out or produce a pop up. :/
    Resetting does not produce a question mark, nor powering off and on.
    Any ideas?

    • @jonathanwillett2525
      @jonathanwillett2525 11 місяців тому +3

      Same. No question mark. Just 'user' 'Enter Password' and the 3 options to Sleep, Restart or Shut Down along the bottom. Dosen't help you I know, but bro., if you find an answer.... I'll post here if I find anything useful as well

    • @indica3891
      @indica3891 10 місяців тому

      Exactly the same thing that's happening to me smh apple

    • @jordanbennett4009
      @jordanbennett4009 8 місяців тому

      @@jonathanwillett2525try holding down the fingerID button + command + R ..hold it down until the mac has been fully reset.

  • @InesChaou
    @InesChaou 25 днів тому

    Thank you!!!!!! Worked !

  • @ShresthaRasu
    @ShresthaRasu Рік тому

    I don’t have the option for reset and even clue? At the time what to do?

  • @thatspecificperson
    @thatspecificperson 7 місяців тому

    i dont have the reset button down the hint, what do i do

  • @kriteeka...2489
    @kriteeka...2489 Рік тому +2

    This didnt work for me!!
    How can i solve it 😢

  • @angelajyu4803
    @angelajyu4803 4 місяці тому

    Hi thanks for the feedback but it seems that it doesn’t work for me. I have a Mac Book Pro and as I am locked out and forgot my password and trying it do as to what your version to unlock, it doesn’t show on my screen to put the Apple ID and password reset . So it would be great if I can view another video where it will work best for me. I even tried putting my ‘Hint Pwd’ and it still tells me it’s incorrect after it says it’s the right one. This is really frustrating..

  • @user-nd8dz4xn2s
    @user-nd8dz4xn2s 6 місяців тому

    I have - on my Macbook Air - a user logon screen with my image (user) as well as a guest option. There is NO question mark (?) behind my password box. What should I do? Thank you

    • @chad4380
      @chad4380 6 місяців тому

      I'm having the same issue

  • @jesmeenkaur9745
    @jesmeenkaur9745 7 місяців тому +1

    I can see the hint but I can't see the reset on underneath it

  • @RUMBENIKA
    @RUMBENIKA Рік тому +4

    Thanks!

  • @abdulrahmann.5843
    @abdulrahmann.5843 Рік тому

    It says there was an error in communication with iCloud for some reason

  • @Frannie184
    @Frannie184 9 місяців тому +3

    Hello, what happens if you forget your password but you aren’t logging into your Apple ID on the Mac? Can you still reset your password

    • @Cyber01king7
      @Cyber01king7 9 місяців тому +1

      I had this for two years but I'm glad cyber01king7 fixed it on lg

  • @bettycapps
    @bettycapps Рік тому

    I have NEW 2023 MacBoopPro
    Nothing on UA-cam is helping. I can’t retrieve any sort of help here.

  • @jackiealvarado2945
    @jackiealvarado2945 Місяць тому

    Will a notification be sent to email to confirm password has been changed????

  • @Eirini.e11
    @Eirini.e11 2 місяці тому

    Mine is opening to recovery key, which I don’t know. How can I use Apple ID?

  • @Idkwhatobecalled
    @Idkwhatobecalled 5 місяців тому +2

    What if I forgot Apple ID?

  • @ROBGAMING500
    @ROBGAMING500 11 місяців тому +2

    I can’t it say can’t connect to Apple ID server

  • @indica3891
    @indica3891 10 місяців тому

    Bought a brand new MacBook air set it up and a few days of owning it my password stopped working no clue what do do I need it for school

  • @xemericaxx
    @xemericaxx 7 місяців тому +1

    Mine worked with holding Command+R.

  • @wuuemm
    @wuuemm 10 місяців тому +5

    What if Mac is NOT connected to WiFi? I can't see any icon to connect before password change procedure.

    • @dsicjerada
      @dsicjerada Місяць тому

      On boot-up click on command and R keys until the apple icon shows, then :
      Go to “Utilities” in the Apple menu.
      Select “Terminal.”
      Type “resetpassword” (a single word), and click “Return.”
      Select your user account.
      Reset your password and click “Save.”

  • @Shadowdread1981
    @Shadowdread1981 11 місяців тому +1

    nope i cant get pass my owner screen and then usually hit the enter button 😢

  • @alisyukova
    @alisyukova 9 місяців тому +13

    What do I do if this question mark doesn’t appear no matter what?😭

    • @bishalgaihre4058
      @bishalgaihre4058 5 місяців тому

      Same condition did you solve it
      Help me

    • @user-vr5qv1jn6u
      @user-vr5qv1jn6u 3 місяці тому

      Did it work?

    • @phoenixadelewhite1556
      @phoenixadelewhite1556 27 днів тому

      What if I’ve tried all three times to reset my password and it just never gives me another screen, and I followed this to the letter

    • @phoenixadelewhite1556
      @phoenixadelewhite1556 27 днів тому

      What if I’ve tried all three times to reset my password and it just never gives me another screen, and I followed this to the letter

  • @joanaminzala8525
    @joanaminzala8525 Рік тому +3

    I didn’t show the question mark 😢

  • @user-vm3lz6ju5j
    @user-vm3lz6ju5j 11 місяців тому +22

    My login screen shows enter password and the question mark. But when I click on question mark it only shows me my hint. No other wording to reset password. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

    • @SSKUSA3
      @SSKUSA3 11 місяців тому +1

      I have same problem

    • @heavens9589
      @heavens9589 10 місяців тому

      same

    • @bzidane1077
      @bzidane1077 10 місяців тому

      Same problem it only says recovery key no matter what I did. If you found a way plz let me know

    • @etailor
      @etailor 9 місяців тому

      same here too! :(

    • @nicholasalcock1366
      @nicholasalcock1366 9 місяців тому

      Same problem!

  • @seangrant8944
    @seangrant8944 7 місяців тому +12

    Yeah what if you can’t see that question mark

    • @phoenixadelewhite1556
      @phoenixadelewhite1556 27 днів тому

      I’ve been locked out for a week and following you instructions and can’t get anywhere but the orange screen

  • @varkatzas666
    @varkatzas666 7 місяців тому

    Thx for the help,bruh

  • @lizzetlongoriaa
    @lizzetlongoriaa 10 місяців тому

    What if the 123 method doesn’t work??

  • @ebubeezeanoikwa3330
    @ebubeezeanoikwa3330 9 місяців тому

    Please I use a MacBook Pro 15” 2010 or so
    No question mark
    No pop up after wrong password
    I’ve pressed and held the power button
    I’ve pressed Command + R
    Nothing is working
    My processor is AMD not Intel

  • @Moronsupport
    @Moronsupport 5 місяців тому

    My Mac did not show the pop up or question mark even after restarting?

  • @mariacamilaramirezportela4198
    @mariacamilaramirezportela4198 4 місяці тому

    Thankssss

  • @aidafaramin8687
    @aidafaramin8687 3 місяці тому

    Tx!

  • @rawckas
    @rawckas 8 місяців тому

    I typed 3 times and still no reset pop up. Restated and again no pop up. I can type many times and no pop up

  • @RTX-LEXTO
    @RTX-LEXTO 2 місяці тому +1

    I am going to break my Mac. My Mac does not have the question mark doesn’t pop up after however many failed attempts I put in does not pop up pls someone helppppppppppppppppppppppppp

  • @damorev_2365
    @damorev_2365 Рік тому +1

    no it just says name and password and i put my name and password and it wont let me in

  • @eves_000
    @eves_000 Рік тому +1

    It won’t let me login with my Apple ID either

  • @careyonsae
    @careyonsae 6 місяців тому

    How can I connect to internet if MacBook Pro is locked?

  • @philodonoghue3062
    @philodonoghue3062 8 місяців тому +2

    My problem was set up a password for my new Mac thinking “Oh, I’ll remember that.”
    Famous last words
    Thank God for UA-cam channels with various and diverse “geeks”who know how to convey their ‘know-how’ to we mere mortals.

    • @healing_junie5619
      @healing_junie5619 4 місяці тому

      I have the same problem. how did you solve it? I havent connected to my Apple ID to my new Mac. so this video is not helping :(

  • @bjf22478
    @bjf22478 10 місяців тому +2

    There is no question mark next to password . I have a brand new 2023 MacBook Pro….

  • @bigbuggie5
    @bigbuggie5 4 місяці тому

    I don’t have a shutdown , restart or setup option at the bottom like your computer. I don’t see a password hint. My apple phone password still works on my phone but not on the Mac mini.

  • @fangiizfangiiz
    @fangiizfangiiz Рік тому

    Thank youuuuu

  • @jwood8371
    @jwood8371 7 місяців тому

    How can I connect to wifi if I do not have the password?

  • @kennethm8379
    @kennethm8379 Рік тому +8

    I rebooted and pressed Command R on the Macbook but it still went back to the same log in screen without seeing the reset password screen. Can someone help please?

  • @barthur8417
    @barthur8417 Місяць тому +1

    Nope, there's no question mark and 3 wrong attempts does nothing for me.

  • @TheTalyn08
    @TheTalyn08 6 місяців тому +1

    1:50 is when the video starts.

  • @robloxpacman
    @robloxpacman День тому

    small problem: i didnt turn on that reset password with apple id so now when i log in to try to reset the admin accounts password it says i need to type in the password to reset the password

  • @RyanCastle-ho6qv
    @RyanCastle-ho6qv 11 місяців тому +1

    What if there’s no internet connection?????

  • @eazypromo
    @eazypromo 2 місяці тому

    None of these work out for me for some reason. I didn't the command + R.

  • @wakimyveltchery
    @wakimyveltchery Рік тому

    mine a 2020 can you help it new and i did not get the chance to put my iCloud plz am about to cry

    • @lh8548
      @lh8548 Рік тому

      Need help forgot Mac password

  • @patrickkh1245
    @patrickkh1245 3 місяці тому +1

    I dont get that option after failing my pasword 3 times😅

  • @seeseabee7165
    @seeseabee7165 11 місяців тому

    That does not happen on mine and I got it this year. I tried the hold down power key option to see if I can reset. That just asked for a key it never sent to me. So I will keep trying

    • @SashaExcelsior
      @SashaExcelsior 11 місяців тому +2

      I had the same issue but figured it out. Shut it down, then hold command-R and the power button all at once. Hit options, then go up to the utilities tab on top left(or whichever tab you find “terminal” in. Open up the terminal and ONLY type in passwordreset no spaces all lower case. Hit return and a window will come up. Hit deactivate Mac, it will go to a new window and you can simply reset using the options it provides, restart the computer and you’re good to go.

    • @tamiraines9701
      @tamiraines9701 10 місяців тому

      this worked with "resetpassword" vs "passwordreset"@@SashaExcelsior

    • @_donshawn_
      @_donshawn_ 9 місяців тому

      Thank you

  • @user-ik9cf7ty8h
    @user-ik9cf7ty8h 9 місяців тому

    what should i do if i never logged into my apple id on my laptop?

    • @user-ik9cf7ty8h
      @user-ik9cf7ty8h 9 місяців тому

      please help!! this is for a university laptop so i really need to get back into it

  • @kevinle9859
    @kevinle9859 Місяць тому

    Thanks is work❤🎉

  • @Gab63878
    @Gab63878 20 днів тому

    This video saved my school macbook 🙏🙏

  • @James-zu1ij
    @James-zu1ij Рік тому

    Nothing changes after inputting 3 random passwords

  • @juliushold6393
    @juliushold6393 11 місяців тому

    I tried typing wrong password no question mark tried again and it still didn’t work

  • @jondough8181
    @jondough8181 10 місяців тому +4

    MacBook Pro 16 inch 2023, don’t even think I ever made a password but it’s asking for one at the login screen. There’s no question mark no matter how many times I restart the computer. And no window pops up no matter how many times I enter the wrong password.

    • @siphelelexaba740
      @siphelelexaba740 5 місяців тому

      Same problem were you able to sort it out so that you can let me know

  • @Xyz-gf5op
    @Xyz-gf5op 5 місяців тому

    It does not work at all. The pop up does not come up after 3 pw tries on 2023 mac air m1.

  • @harin174
    @harin174 10 місяців тому +1

    What if I forgot my apple ID