Forgot password to open Mac

[Fishrrman]

"One more question. How can i set this up so i do not need a password to open it just in case i loose power again ?"

Are you booting to the login screen?
Which then asks for your account password?

It's possible to set it to boot "right to the finder" if you wish.
(I'm using Monterey. Things may be different with Ventura)
- open the "users & groups" preference pane
- click the lock at bottom and enter your account password
- click ONE TIME on your account listing to select it
- click "login options" below
- click the "automatic login" popup window and select your account
- you will probably need to enter your password again
- then close users & groups and reboot

Does this get you "directly to the finder"?

Remember, however, that when the laptop is set up like this, ANYONE can boot into your account.

And you're still going to need your account password for other tasks now and then. So don't forget it. Better yet, write it down and put the paper somewhere safe.

 

[ivanwi11iams]

OK One more question. How can i set this up so i do not need a password to open it just in case i loose power again ?

Merely my opinion. I do feel you should leave the unit WITH a password. Meaning, if anyone tries to use it, a password is required. Helps keep your data safe...

 

[Apple_Robert]

OK One more question. How can i set this up so i do not need a password to open it just in case i loose power again ?

Having a Mac without a password is a bad idea. Even if the power goes out, your Mac should still recognize the password. If you are deadset on not having a password. which means anyone who gets access to your Mac will have complete access, the following instructions will be of help.

How to Log Into Your Mac Automatically Without a Password

Passwords are great, but if you want to skip entering yours on a Mac, here's how.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[DeltaMac]

Ventura, correct?


System Settings, then Users & Groups
there's a setting for Automatically log in as: with a dropdown. Choose your user account from that dropdown, which will ask for your admin password. If you now restart, your Mac will go to the desktop, and you will automatically login.
Finally - Don't turn on File Vault this time. While in System Settings, you can go to Privacy & Security, where you will see the choice for File Vault, and you can see if it is turned on - or off. I give you permission to leave it turned off this time.

 

[420benz]

I decided to leave the Password.