If all else fails, try the recovery mode. Recovery Mode is like the emergency exit in a building – your last resort in a worst-case scenario. By accessing Recovery Mode, you can reset your Mac password and restore your device to its original settings. Keep in mind that access to Recovery Mode in older generations of Mac devices is different from the newer generation devices.
Here’s how you can access Recovery Mode on an Intel-based Mac:
Turn off your computer.
Simultaneously hold the power button, Command, and R keys.
Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen while your Mac boots to Recovery Mode.
Here’s how you can access Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac:
Turn off your computer.
Press and hold the power button
Click “Options” and select “Continue.”
Here’s how you can reset your Mac password in Recovery Mode:
Go to “Utilities” in the Apple menu.
Select “Terminal.”
Type “resetpassword” (a single word), and click “Return.”
Navigate to the main hard drive and select your user account.
Reset your password and click “Save.”