We’ll discuss your options.

nudge the question mark(?

), and you’ll see two options if you forgot your password.

A laptop screen showing the

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ChooseReset it using your Apple ID.

type your Apple ID email address and password in the following window and clickReset Password.

You’ll get a pop-up warning that changing your Mac’s admin password will create a new keychain.

forgotten macOS password options

You’ll now be redirected to the Recovery Assistant.

Begin by entering your Apple ID email address and clickNext.

Similarly, enter the password associated with your Apple ID and clickNext.

Reset Password screen on macOS login screen

An “Apple ID Sign In Requested” pop-up will appear on your trusted devices.

ChooseAllowto authenticate and get a six-digit code.

Now, enter the six-digit code on your Mac.

reset password using Recovery Assistant

Finally, you could drop your new password twice and add a password hint.

Once you’re done, clickNext.

entering verification code to sign in with Apple ID on macOS

Reset Password screen showing different users on Mac

macOS recovery screen asking to enter new password twice

resetting another Mac user’s password via System Settings

macOS Recovery screen