password change

19,1 iMac, Sonoma 14.6, I deleted a few key chain items regarding my electric utility. The purpose was to delete wrong password and info, and replace w correct. So I have correctly replaced my 1P password and info, also replace Safari passwords for the utility. Please don't lecture me on using...

I have been using 2FA for my LinkedIn account, using Apple keychain to generate the authentication code. I recently changed my LinkedIn password. After that, the verification code in Apple keychain was no longer available. There was just a "Set Up..." button. I had to sort through this with...

I recently wiped my fusion drive Mac and installed Ventura. When I did it, I made a standard account with a simple password that I need to change. We are a library, so it has to be simple so that patrons can remember it on the way from the front desk to the computer. When I try to change the...

Hello, I'm using Big Sur 11.4, I just changed the (MacBook Air) login password and straight away I can't get access to my Secure Notes in Keychain Access, the old password doesn't work either. I changed the password back to what it was originally and that didn't work either. I tried creating a...

After the last update to iOS 14, my iPhone doesn’t recognise my password. I tried with support, sent my info to validate that I’m the original owner and I’m still on the waiting list to revive my password. It’s been two months today and they can’t give me a solution. So, I thought I could erase...

I have a couple of questions about the App Store reset process - the TL;DR option is to scroll to bottom of posting to read those ... what appears first is a bit of contextual information. In 2010 I set up an appstore account just for 'work' software - so as to separate this (for accounting...

Hello! I don’t remember ever setting a Screen time password and now I want to change in-app purchases options but I can’t because I don’t have the PW. I tried “Forgot Password” and I try to change it entering my Apple ID and PW (which I’m sure I’m entering correctly) but it just sends me back to...

I've had my Apple email accounts for a looooong time. Back in the day, you had an Apple ID (with a dedicated email account) and you could also create up to 5(?) more email accounts which were completely separate from your Apple ID. These are separate email/icloud accounts with their own...

I came across an issue where my account password for OSX authentication was not in sync with the newly changed Active Directory password. My account is an Admin, Managed, Mobile account bound to my Active Directory Domain and the Network Account Server is showing a Green dot with my domain. All...

A client dropped off a Macbook Air that needed a keyboard replacement. Her child sprayed Lysol all over it and fried it. She originally took it to the apple store. They took it apart and forgot to plug the battery back in, and then quoted her for like $400 to fix it, plus shipping. Ridiculous. I...

Recently, Apple told me reset my password. While I was at it, I changed my username (email) as well as a new password. Now my computer constantly asks for my Apple Password, using my old email address. Furthermore, I can't get into find my iPhone to wipe an old phone or buy apps. Anyone have...

I recently updated my apple id password via my macbook pro. Then i followed up with my iphone, which prompted me to get a security code from my macbook. Now the first few times, rather than enter the code, I selected cancel on my iphone before proceeding, simply because i was wondering why to...

Hello all, I am currently having a strange issue with my username and password. I am working on a late 2009 iMac running High Sierra. I wanted to change the username "User" and the password "password". So I went in to the user and groups, unlocked the settings, right clicked advance setting...

Hi All! I lost iCloud password and I followed the instructions to recover the access. And the system shows that it will take some days. My question is why and how many days? Any experience?

Hey - So I had my MacBook Pro 2012 set up so that every time the password screen appeared I could simply hit the 'return' key and I would be logged in. (I know it's not very secure but that's ok right now.) I have backed up erased everything from it and reinstalled the macOS as a new computer so...

Hello! Mac Mini, El Capitan. Is there any security rule of: 1) How often should I change my Apple Id password? 2) How often should I change Mac Mini's password? 3) Should I disconnect internet when changing Mac Mini's password? 4) After changing Mac Mini's password, should I make a restart...

I have recently changed my yahoo mail password. When trying to change it on my IOS devices, I found nowhere to do so. Is it necessary to do so in IOS 10?

I want to restrict password change in El Capitan. In 10.8 this was done on the parental control "Others" tab. This option is no longer there in 10.11. Is there a terminal command to restrict managed accounts from changing their passwords?