How do you bypass a Mac password in recovery mode?

How do you bypass a Mac password in recovery mode?

Disable the Password With Firmware Password Utility

  1. Restart your Mac while holding down the Command + R keys to enter Recovery Mode.
  2. When the Utilities screen appears, go the Utilities menu bar, and select “Firmware Password Utility”.
  3. Choose to turn the Firmware Password off.

How do you unlock a locked MacBook Pro?

Power on your MacBook Pro (or restart if it is already on), press the Command + R keys together as soon as the computer starts up, and release the keys when you see the Apple logo. This boots your MacBook Pro in Recovery Mode.

How do you unlock a MacBook Pro?

If you create or have a locked note on the MacBook Pro, you can unlock it using Touch ID on the Touch Bar. Select a locked note. Place your registered finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.

How do you change your password on a MacBook Pro?

1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner. 2. Select System Preferences . 3. Click Users & Groups. 4. Click Change Password. 5. Enter your old password, enter your new password twice, write a hint that would let you (and only you) remember your password, and click Change Password.

How do I reset my MacBook Pro to factory settings?

Here’s how you can safely factory reset your MacBook Pro: Connect an external storage device to your MacBook Pro, click the Apple logo , click System Preferences , click Time Machine, click Select Backup Disk, select the storage you just connected, and click Use Disk. This begins the backup process.

How to reset the forgotten password on Mac?

Restart again,then immediately hold down Command-R or one of the other macOS Recovery key combinations until you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.

  • When you see the macOS Utilities window,choose Utilities > Terminal from the menu bar.
  • In the Terminal window,type resetpassword,then press Return to open the Reset Password assistant pictured above.