Locked out of Macbook
Startup Options to Reset Password with Recovery Key¶
If you're locked out of your MacBook, you can use the Startup Options to reset your password with a recovery key. Follow these steps:
- Enter Recovery Mode
- Macs with Apple Silicon: After powering off, hold down the power button until you see startup options appear.
- Intel-based Macs: Power down. Hold Command (⌘)-R after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac.
- Click on your username and select "Forgot Password."
- or click: There will be three options, but you should click on:
- My password doesn't work when logging in
- After which point, click
Forgot all passwords
- or click: There will be three options, but you should click on:
- Enter the recovery key
Generate a recovery key¶
How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support (CA)
Last update:
2023-04-24