How to Unlock MacBook Pro/Air Without Password Or Apple ID

The answer is Yes to the question of whether you can unlock a MacBook without a password or Apple ID. Apple offers multiple ways to help you access your machine if you forgot your Mac password or your Mac couldn’t accept the correct password.

So, how to unlock a MacBook Pro without a password or Apple ID? Follow this post to get step-by-step methods. And all the ways are also applicable for unlocking MacBook Air (or other) without a password.

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Get files off the locked MacBook Pro without a password & Apple ID

macOS has high security to help users protect their personal data and avoid hacker attacks and illegal access. So, if you want to log into a Mac model, at least one of the three passwords is required:

1. Firmware password
2. iCloud password
3. Local user account password

We have to emphasize that, if you don’t have all three codes, you can’t access the MacBook except by erasing it and reinstalling macOS.

But erasing a Mac will clear up all data on it, if you don’t want to lose these files, you are recommended to use iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac. It supports getting files off an inaccessible or locked Mac by running one command in the Terminal.

You can refer to iBoysoft Mac Recovery Mode or follow the steps below:

1. Install iBoysoft Data Recovery on another Mac.
2. Connect your locked MacBook Pro to this Mac.
3. Go to “Utilities” and open “Terminal”.
4. Type the command diskutil list to list all the disks on your Mac.
5. Identify the locked Mac’s disk and note its identifier.
6. Run the command sudo diskutil mount /dev/diskXsX (replace X with the identifier) to mount the locked Mac’s disk.
7. Open iBoysoft Data Recovery, select the mounted disk, and click “Next”.
8. Preview and choose the files you want to recover.
9. Click “Recover” to get your files off the locked MacBook Pro.

How to unlock MacBook Pro without a password or Apple ID?

This part supplies you with 8 ways to unlock a MacBook Pro without a password or Apple ID. And each method requires different prerequisites. Choose the one that is applicable to your situation.

Workarounds to unlock MacBook Pro/Air without a password or Apple ID:

Unlock your MacBook Pro by using Apple ID to reset your password

If you forget your password, continue to type a random password into the login box three times to arouse the password-reset options. Commonly, you’ll see one of the two prompts as long as you’ve associated the MacBook Pro with your Apple ID.

If the hint “…reset it using your Apple ID” appears (as below), click the arrow on it and enter your Apple ID to reset the password. Then you can access your desktop with the new password.

If the message “Restart and show password reset options” shows up (as below), click the arrow to restart your Mac and launch the Reset Password Assistant.

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Then, follow the steps below to use the Apple ID to unlock your MacBook:

1. Restart your MacBook Pro.
2. When the login screen appears, enter your Apple ID and click “Next”.
3. Enter your Apple ID password and click “Reset Password”.
4. Create a new password for your MacBook Pro.
5. Login to your MacBook Pro using the new password.

Unlock your MacBook Pro by using the FileVault recovery key

However, if you’ve turned on FileVault on your Mac and set to use the recovery key but not your iCloud account to unlock your Mac when forgetting the password, you’ll receive one of these hints:

The hint says “… reset it using your Recovery key”; click the arrow and enter your recovery key to reset a password. Then, use the new password to unlock your Mac.

For the hint describing “Restart and show password reset options”, click the button on the hint to enter the Reset Password Assistant window.

But the FileVault recovery key consists of different letters and numbers. And it is generated and sent to your Mac when you enabled FileVault. So, usually, it is hard for most of us to remember the FileVault recovery key.

If you do not know your FileVault recovery key, follow the next method.

Unlock your MacBook Pro with another account

If you are a guest user of the MacBook who forgets both your password and your Apple ID (or recovery key), you can use another account (that is the admin account) to unlock your MacBook Pro.

Here’s how to unlock MacBook Pro without a password and Apple ID by using another account:

1. Restart your MacBook Pro.
2. When the login screen appears, select “Other”.
3. Enter the admin username and password and click “Login”.
4. Go to “System Preferences” > “Users & Groups”.
5. Select your locked account and click the padlock icon to unlock it.
6. Enter the admin password again and click “Reset Password”.
7. Create a new password for your locked account.
8. Logout of the admin account.
9. Login to your MacBook Pro using the new password for your locked account.

Unlock your MacBook Pro by running a command in Recovery Mode

If the above ways failed, you could unlock your Mac by using Terminal to reset your password in macOS Recovery Mode.

Follow these steps to unlock your MacBook Pro:

1. Restart your MacBook Pro and hold down the Command + R keys during startup.
2. Release the keys when you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
3. Your MacBook Pro will boot into Recovery mode.
4. In the menu bar, click on “Utilities” and select “Terminal”.
5. Type the command resetpassword and press Enter.
6. The Reset Password utility will open.
7. Select your locked hard drive and the user account you want to reset the password for.
8. Enter a new password and click “Save”.
9. Restart your MacBook Pro.
10. Login to your MacBook Pro using the new password.

Unlock your MacBook Pro by factory resetting it

You may ask “How to unlock MacBook Pro without an admin password?” as you neither have the admin password nor the Apple ID and FileVault recovery key.

In that case, you have no choice except erase the Mac and then reinstall macOS to unlock and use the Mac computer. In other words, factory reset the Mac.

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Here’s how to factory reset your MacBook Pro without a password:

1. Restart your MacBook Pro and hold down the Command + R keys during startup.
2. Release the keys when you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
3. Your MacBook Pro will boot into Recovery mode.
4. In the menu bar, click on “Utilities” and select “Disk Utility”.
5. Select your Mac’s hard drive and click on “Erase”.
6. Choose a format for your hard drive (APFS or Mac OS Extended) and click “Erase”.
7. After the erasing process is complete, quit Disk Utility.
8. Select “Reinstall macOS” and click “Continue”.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall macOS.
10. Set up your MacBook Pro as a new device.

Unlock your MacBook Pro with Apple Watch

Also, you can bypass the MacBook password if you’ve associated your Mac with your Apple Watch. This is an additional way for some of you who have enabled the “Use Apple Watch to unlock your application and your Mac” functionality on your MacBook.

To unlock your MacBook Pro using Apple Watch:

1. Make sure your Apple Watch is unlocked and on your wrist.
2. Wake up your locked MacBook Pro and press any key.
3. Look for the “Unlocking with Apple Watch” message on your MacBook Pro.
4. Your MacBook Pro will unlock automatically using the authenticated Apple Watch.

Unlock your MacBook Pro with a third-party tool

There are also third-party tools that can give you a hand to unlock your MacBook Pro without entering a password or Apple ID. You can choose a reliable one to help you bypass the administrator password on the Mac to directly get into it. But it is a risky way, we still suggest you try the above ways as a priority.

Unlock your MacBook Pro with the Apple team’s support

If all the above ways are not suitable for you, you can resort to contacting the Apple support team to get some suggestions or something special to get you out of trouble.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I unlock a MacBook Pro without a password or Apple ID?

A: Yes, you can unlock a MacBook Pro without a password or Apple ID. There are several methods you can try, such as using your Apple ID to reset your password, using the FileVault recovery key, or using another account to unlock your MacBook Pro.

Q: How do I unlock my MacBook Pro using Terminal?

A: To unlock your MacBook Pro using Terminal, you need to boot into Recovery Mode and open Terminal from the Utilities menu. Then, you can run a command to reset your password.

Q: Will factory resetting my MacBook Pro erase all my data?

A: Yes, factory resetting your MacBook Pro will erase all your data. It is important to back up your files before proceeding with the factory reset.

Q: Can I unlock my MacBook Pro using a third-party tool?

A: Yes, there are third-party tools available that can help you unlock your MacBook Pro without entering a password or Apple ID. However, using third-party tools can be risky, so it’s recommended to try the official methods first.

Q: What should I do if none of the methods work to unlock my MacBook Pro?

A: If none of the methods mentioned in this article work to unlock your MacBook Pro, you can contact the Apple support team for further assistance.

Conclusion

Forgetting your MacBook Pro password or Apple ID can be a frustrating experience. However, with the methods mentioned in this article, you should be able to unlock your MacBook Pro and regain access to your files and applications. Remember to choose the method that is suitable for your situation and always keep your Apple ID and passwords secure.

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