How to reset user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode

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If you've forgotten your user account password and don't know how to access your account on Mac OS X, especially if you've just changed your password and can't remember the new one. Don't worry, in this article, Mytour will guide you on how to reset the user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode.

Wondering how to log in to your MacBook when you forget the user password to access Mac OS X? You can reset the user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode. After the password is reset, remember to store the login password securely so that in case you forget it, you can still retrieve it to access your account.

How to reset user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode

Accessing Recovery Mode on Mac OS X

To boot into Recovery Mode on Mac OS X, the first step you need to take is to restart your Mac. During the restart process, press and hold the CMD + R key combination until the Apple logo appears to access Recovery Mode.

Next, access Utilities =>Terminal to open Terminal. Then, enter the following command into the Terminal window and press Enter to reset the user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode.

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A window titled Reset Password will appear on the screen. The next step now is to select your Mac OS X hard drive. From the menu in the 'Select the user account' section, choose the user account you want to reset the password for.

Enter a new password that you want to use into the Enter the new password for this user box, and re-enter it once more in the Reenter the new password for this user box below to confirm. If you wish, you can enter a new password hint into the Enter a new password hint for this user (optional) box.

Once done, click Save. You'll receive a notification on the screen saying that the user account password has been changed but the keychain has not. Click OK and close all windows.

Finally, click the Apple icon at the top left corner, select Restart to reboot your Mac. Enter the new account password you just reset to access Mac OS X.

If unfortunately you forget your login password, you can apply the method to reset the user password on Mac OS X in Recovery Mode as guided by Mytour above to reset the password and access Mac. If the instructions above are unsuccessful, you may need to reinstall the MacOS X system software. Any contributions, please leave them in the comments section below the article.

Similar to Windows users, in the case of forgetting your Windows password, you will also need some tricks to reset the password to log into your computer and system. You can refer to the method of logging into your computer when forgetting your password that we have introduced to prevent encountering password forgetting errors.

In the case of using Windows 10 and you forget your password, you proceed to reset the Windows 10 password, crack the password on Win 10 to access the system. If you don't know how to reset the Windows 10 password, you can refer to it on Mytour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps should I follow to reset my user password on Mac OS X?

To reset your user password on Mac OS X, restart your Mac and hold down CMD + R to enter Recovery Mode. Then open Terminal from Utilities and type 'resetpassword'. Follow the prompts to select your account, enter a new password, and save the changes.

Is it possible to access Mac OS X after forgetting the password?

Yes, you can access Mac OS X by resetting your password through Recovery Mode. This method allows you to regain access to your account even if you've forgotten your login credentials.

How do I boot into Recovery Mode on Mac OS X?

To boot into Recovery Mode on Mac OS X, restart your Mac and immediately press and hold CMD + R until you see the Apple logo. This will take you to the Recovery Mode menu.

What happens to my keychain after resetting the user password?

After resetting your user password on Mac OS X, the keychain remains unchanged. You will receive a notification indicating that the password has been changed, but the keychain will still retain the old password.

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