If you have FileVault enabled, you can use your Recovery Key to reset your Mac login password.Unable to reset login password on MacBook Air M1 via the Apple ID login option. The credentials are definitely valid and can be used to login to iCloud. Can't see any alternative option to reset the password. Unable to boot ¿? TIA
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, file vault was not enabled.If you have FileVault enabled, you can use your Recovery Key to reset your Mac login password.
Because FileVault is not enabled, check this one:Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, file vault was not enabled.
Unable to because lost the password, which is why I am trying to find out how to create a new password. Anything I try to do requests a password. The login screen offers an option to restore password via Apple ID but it's not possible. Despite the fact that the Apple ID and (Apple ID) password is correct.Erase the Mac via Recovery, and reinstall macOS
🧐 Internet Recovery should allow full erase, regardless. What exact model & year is it?Unable to because lost the password, which is why I am trying to find out how to create a new password. Anything I try to do requests a password. The login screen offers an option to restore password via Apple ID but it's not possible. Despite the fact that the Apple ID and (Apple ID) password is correct.
Thanks for your reply.Try booting into macOS Recovery, open Terminal and type "resetpassword" before pressing Enter. That should let you reset the password for your account.