How to Reset Mac Os X Password?

3. Use Recovery Mode to reset your password

• Turn off your Mac (choose Apple > Shut Down).
• Press the power button while holding down Command + R.
• When you see the load bar appear you can let go of the keys.
• Select Disk Utility and press Continue.
• Choose Utilities > Terminal.

How do I reset my Mac administrator password?

Way 3: Use the Recovery Partition to Reset Admin Password

1. Reboot your Mac while holding down the Command key and R. Keep holding the key combination until the loading bar appears.
2. Once in the Recovery Mode, select Terminal from the Utilities menu.
3. Type “resetpassword” in the Terminal window and hit enter.

How do I unlock my MacBook if I forgot my password?

Press the Command and R keys at the same time when the grey screen appears and hold them until you see the Apple logo. A small loading bar will appear under the logo. Sit tight as your system boots into Recovery Mode. Click the Utilities tab in the top menu bar, select Terminal, type resetpassword and press Enter.