How do I factory reset my MacBook without password?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

As an AI language model, I don’t have personal experiences or situations, but I can provide you with a detailed guide on how to factory reset your MacBook Pro without a password. Please note that this process will erase all your data, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Step 1: Restart MacBook into Recovery Mode
1. Click the Apple logo at the top left of the screen and select Restart.
2. While your MacBook is restarting, press and hold the Command (⌘) and R keys simultaneously until the Apple logo or spinning globe appears.

Step 2: Use Disk Utility to Erase Your Mac Hard Drive
1. In the macOS Utilities window, select Disk Utility and click Continue.
2. In Disk Utility, select your Mac’s startup disk (usually named “Macintosh HD”) from the sidebar.
3. Click on the Erase tab at the top of the Disk Utility window.
4. Choose a format for your hard drive (APFS or Mac OS Extended) and give it a name.
5. Click the Erase button and confirm your action. This will erase all data on your Mac’s hard drive.

Step 3: Reinstall macOS as needed
1. Close the Disk Utility window to return to the macOS Utilities window.
2. Select the Reinstall macOS option and click Continue.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall macOS on your MacBook Pro.
4. Once the reinstallation process is complete, your MacBook Pro will restart and prompt you to set up your Mac as a new device.

At this point, your MacBook Pro will be reset to factory settings without a password. You can set up your Mac with a new user account and password. Remember to restore any backed-up files and data to your Mac as needed.

It’s important to note that this process will erase all your data, including apps, settings, and personal files. If you have a password and are able to log in to your MacBook Pro, it’s recommended to use the “Erase All Content and Settings” option in the macOS Recovery to securely erase your data and reinstall macOS.

Please make sure to take proper precautions and backup your important data before proceeding with any reset or erase process.