Forgotten MacBook Password: Find Out How to Reset It

Forgot your MacBook password

It’s a nightmare for every Mac Book user: You’ve forgotten your password and can’t log in to your device. Fear strikes. You think about all the valuable data you might have lost, like your family photos, important documents, and personal messages. You’re afraid that you’ll permanently damage your MacBook if you try to reset the password yourself. And you have no idea how to tackle this technical problem.

leapp is here to help you

But don’t worry, leapp is here to help. We understand how frustrating it can be to forget your password and not be able to access your own device. That’s why we provide step-by-step instructions on how to reset your password. We can even pick up your MacBook and fix it for you if you want. And we’ll give you tips on how to avoid forgetting your password in the future. Plus, you can rest assured that your data is safe with us.

How Leapp helps you reset your password

Resetting your MacBook password isn’t as hard as you might think. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Turn off your MacBook and turn it back on while holding down the Command + R keys. This will take you to themacOS Recovery screen.
2. In the macOS Recovery screen, choose Disk Utility and click Continue.
3. In Disk Utility, select your hard drive (usually ' Macintosh HD ') from the sidebar and click 'Erase'.
4. Make sure the format is set to 'APFS' (for macOS High Sierra and later) or ' Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' (for older macOS versions), give your hard drive a name, and click 'Erase'.
5. Once the hard drive is erased, return to the macOS Recovery screen and choose “Reinstall macOS.” Follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall macOS.
6. After macOS is reinstalled, your MacBook will boot up as if it were new. You can now set a new password. Note: Erasing your hard drive will delete all of your data. Make sure you have a backup before following these steps.

How can Leapp help you further?

At leapp, we are not only here to help you when you have problems, we also want you to get the most out of your Apple products. That is why we supply sustainable (refurbished) Apple products that make your daily life easier. And if you do get stuck, like in this blog, we are here to help you. We offer excellent service and can take over tasks such as resetting your password. We can pick up your MacBook and solve the problem for you. We give you advice on how to prevent similar problems in the future. And we reassure you about the security of your data. So what are you waiting for? Discover the world of refurbished Apple products at leapp.nl today and experience the quality and service of leapp yourself!