How to Reset a Forgotten Password on MacBook Air M4

Preparing Your MacBook Air M4

• 💡 Ensure your MacBook Air M4 is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet adapter before proceeding.
• ⚠️ To begin the reset process, shut down your MacBook Air M4 by holding the power button for 5-10 seconds.

Accessing Startup Options and Recovery

• 🚀 After shutting down, press and hold the power button again until the device boots into startup options.
• 🎯 Select Options from the startup menu and click Continue.
• 🔑 Choose the Forgot all passwords option to initiate the password reset.

Resetting Your Apple ID and Password

• 👤 Enter the email or phone number linked to your MacBook.
• 🔑 If you don't remember your Apple ID password, select Forgot password to reset it using your mobile device or email.
• ➡️ After entering your Apple ID password, click Exit to recovery.

Using Terminal for Password Reset

• 🛠️ Navigate to Utilities in the top-left corner and select Terminal.
• 💻 Type the command resetpassword and press Enter.
• 💡 Select I forgot my password and press Next.

Setting a New Password

• 📱 Enter your Apple ID email or phone number and press Enter.
• 🔑 Provide your Apple ID password and press Next.
• 💬 If prompted, enter the verification code received on your trusted mobile device.
• 👤 Select the account for which you want to set a new password and click Next.
• ✨ Enter your new password, ensuring you remember it, and click Next.
• ✅ Tap Exit to close the Terminal window.

Finalizing the Reset

• 🔄 Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner and select Restart.
• 🔑 Enter your new password to log back into your MacBook Air M4.