User level: Level 1 (4 points)MacBook Air 15", macOS 26.5
What should you do if you enter the password incorrectly when logging in to a Mac and the account is blocked? How can you reset the password?
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Original Title: incorrect password
Posted on Sep 16, 2026 8:51 AM
User level: Level 9 (72,871 points)Sep 16, 2026 8:59 AM in response to Anaraisabaeva
Follow the steps here (carefully, there are many of them with 'If..." so pay attention to the instructions):
If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support
You may also be able to reset your password from your Apple Account.
User level: Level 10 (123,805 points)Sep 16, 2026 2:37 PM in response to Anaraisabaeva
The following is based upon the supplied information in your posting
If repeated incorrect password attempts cause the Mac user account to become locked, wait until the amount of time shown on the screen has elapsed.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358282