How To Change Mac Password

We all know that one of the most efficient ways of making our files and information safe in a computer is by changing our system password from times to times. But, you may not know exactly how to change Mac password, and that’s why this is the right article for you!

On our next topics you will see how to change password on Mac – if you remember your current password, and also how to reset your old and forgotten password.

How To Change Mac Password When You Remember It

If you only need to change, without reseting your password, you only need to follow some simple steps:

1. Click on the Apple Menu
2. Go to you Preferences
3. Choose Users and Groups
4. Click on “Change Password”
5. Type your current password on the “Current Password” field
6. Type your new password on the “New Password” field
7. Type your new password again on the “Confirm Password” field
8. Choose a hint to help you remember your new password
9. Choose to save your new password!

And just like that, you got a brand new password for your mac account!

But, we also know that we don’t always remember a password, and that’s why you can reset mac password!

How To Change Password On Mac – If You Can’t Remember It

When you forget your mac password, you can reset it in two different ways: through your Apple ID or using a Backup Key. Probably, reset your mac password will be easier with your Apple ID, but you can understand both ways here:

Change Password On Mac Through Your Apple ID

To reset your password with your Apple ID, just follow the steps below:

1. Open the Apple Menu
2. Choose to Reset the computer
3. When it’s back on, choose your user account
4. Click on the question mark at the password field
5. Choose to get a new password through your Apple ID
6. Sign in with your Apple ID and Password
7. Keep following the instructions to get your new password!

Change Password On Mac With A Back Up Key

This option is only available if you already got the FileVault cryptography activated, because that’s when you got your back up key.

If you have that, all you need to do is:

1. Open the Apple Menu
2. Choose to Reset the computer
3. When it’s back on, chose your user account
4. Click on the question mark at the password field
5. Choose to get a new password with your backup key
6. Type your back up key
7. Keep following the instructions to get your new password.

And no matter which way you get your new password, always remember to get a new one that will make your files and information safe – and that you can memorize better!

If you have any question or problem with your computer, all you need to do is get in touch with Tech Brigh Systems Support, we have a 24/7 help desk ready to give you all the support you need!