May 10, 2012 You can't do a password reset, like you can on an administrative account. It is a good thing. It means that you can safely store your most sensitive information, passwords and such, and be reasonably assured that it is safe from thieves who are savvy enough to reset your account password. Locked out of your Mac? How to bypass and reset your password to get back in. Don't freak out if you get locked out of your Mac, there's a built-in password tool for this exact problem.
The password you use to unlock 1Password is called your Master Password. It’s also the password that you use to sign in to 1Password.com if you have a 1Password account.
If you forgot your Master Password, follow the steps below to try to recover it. After you unlock 1Password, you can change your Master Password.
If you think you remember your Master Password
Select the user account you forgot password of, and then click on “Reset Password” button. It will remove/reset your forgotten Windows password instantly! Step 5: After you are completed with all the above steps successfully, remove the Windows password recovery CD/USB drive and restart the computer. Reset Forgotten Admin Password on macOS Mojave and macOS Sierra October 5, 2018 108 Comments The passwords for all accounts on macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS Sierra, OSX 10.11 El Capitan, OSX 10.10 Yosemite, OSX 10.9 Mavericks and OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion including admin and standard user accounts can be reset and changed when booted from the Recovery.
If you believe you know your Master Password, but it isn’t accepted, try these steps:
If you don’t know your Master Password or it isn’t accepted
For your security, your Master Password is:
This ensures that your data is safe from intruders, but it also means that no one can reset your Master Password. However, you might be able to recover access to your data.
Recover using another device
If you have 1Password on multiple devices, see if your Master Password works on the others. (If you have a 1Password account, don’t forget to try signing in on 1Password.com.)
If your Master Password works everywhere except one device, you should be able to start over on the device where it’s not working, and then sync your data from your other devices.
Recover using your family or team account
Another family or team member may be able to recover your account. This will let you choose a new Master Password.
Recover using Touch ID or Face ID
If you use 1Password on an iOS device with Touch ID or Face ID, try to unlock the app using Touch ID or Face ID. If you aren’t prompted to do so when you open 1Password, tap the button below the Master Password field.
Important
Your ability to unlock the app with Touch ID or Face ID will eventually expire. Take action immediately to find your Master Password or rescue your data:
Recover from a backup on your Mac
On your Mac, 1Password makes daily backups of any standalone vaults you may have. If you’re using 1Password for Mac without a 1Password account, try restoring a backup of your standalone vaults from a time when your Master Password was working. Anything you’ve added or changed since that backup will be lost.
If you still can’t unlock 1Password
If you tried all the steps above, or you’re sure you’ll never remember your Master Password, delete your 1Password data and start over.
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The password of your macOS user account is also known as your login password. It's the password that you use to log in to your Mac and make certain changes, such as installing software.
Change your password
If you know your password and can use it to log in to your account, you can change your password in Users & Groups preferences:
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If you don't remember your password, or it isn't working, you might be able to reset it using one of the methods described below. But first try these simpler solutions:
Reset using your Apple ID
In some macOS versions, you can use your Apple ID to reset your login password. At the login screen, keep entering a password until you see a message saying that you can reset your password using Apple ID. If you don't see the message after three attempts, your account isn't set up to allow resetting with Apple ID.
Reset using another admin account
If you know the name and password of an admin account on your Mac, you can use that account to reset the password.
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Reset using the Reset Password assistant (FileVault must be on)
If FileVault is turned on, you might be able to reset your password using the Reset Password assistant:
Reset using your Recovery Key (FileVault must be on)
If FileVault is turned on and you have a FileVault Recovery Key, you can use that key to reset your password.
If you can't log in with your new password after restarting your Mac, take these additional steps:
Create a new login keychain, if necessary
After resetting your password and logging back in to your account, you might see an alert that the system was unable to unlock your login keychain. This is expected, because the passwords for your user account and login keychain no longer match. Just click the Create New Keychain button in the alert.
If you didn't see an alert about your login keychain, or you see other messages asking for your old password, reset your keychain manually:
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If you still can't log in with your password, contact Apple Support for help.
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