If the standard steps to reset the password of your Mac user account don't succeed, try these additional steps. Show
Before you beginStart up from macOS RecoveryDetermine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps to start up from macOS Recovery:
If you're asked to select an admin userIf you're asked to select an admin user you know the password for, click “Forgot all passwords?” and proceed as described below. If you're asked for your Apple ID informationEnter your Apple ID information. You might also be asked to enter the verification code sent to your other devices. If you see an Activation Lock window, click Exit to Recovery Utilities. Then continue as described in the next section, “Use the Reset Password assistant.” If you're asked to select a user that you want to reset the password for:
If you're asked for your recovery key
Use the Reset Password assistantYou should now see the utilities window, which shows options such as restoring from Time Machine, reinstalling macOS, and using Disk Utility.
If you still can't reset your password, erase your MacIf no other solution is successful, you have the option to reset your password by erasing your Mac.
If you can't reinstall macOS because the installer doesn't see a hard disk on which to install, you might need to change the format of the disk:
Published Date: April 12, 2021 How do I factory reset my MacBook Pro 2010?To do so, shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. You can release the keys after 20 seconds or so. That's it!
How do I reset my MacBook pro to factory settings without password?If you want to factory reset your Mac without passwords, you need to enter the Recovery Mode first and then use the Disk Utility or Reinstall macOS option to erase data on your Mac.
How do I unlock my MacBook Pro 2010 without the password?Can I log into my Mac without a password? Yes, you can log in without a password if you have Automatic Login enabled on your Mac: go to System Preferences > Users & Groups. Click the Lock to make changes and go to Login Options. Click 'Automatic Login' and choose the account you want to log into without a password.
How do you force a factory reset on a MacBook Pro?From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar. Click Transfer or Reset on the right. Click Erase All Content and Settings.
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