For security reasons, you should change your account passwords periodically, and Macs are no exception. Fortunately, you can change your password on a Mac in just a few clicks, how are you about to discover.
When changing your password, be sure to use one that is long and unique. Your Mac's login password is not the same as your Apple ID, so we suggest you do not reuse the password here. Need help? Read our guide on how to create a strong password.
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To change the password on your Mac, you will first need to unlock it with the current password. Later, click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen and choose the option “System preferences”.
Go to section “Users and groups”.
In the sidebar, choose the account where you want to change the password. Next to the username in the tab “Password”, Click the button “Change Password”.
In the pop-up window, enter old password and new password, and then check the new password again. Later, add a hint if you want. Once i'm done, Click the button “Change Password”.
The pop-up window will disappear and the password will be changed.
If you use iCloud with your Mac, you will receive a notification that you must confirm your Mac password to continue using iCloud services on your Mac. Click the notification to open the Apple ID section in System Preferences. Here, enter your Apple ID password and your Mac password to continue using iCloud.
Now that you have changed your Mac password, click the red Close button in the upper left corner of the System Preferences window to safely exit the application.
Repeat these steps every time you want to change your password. You might consider using a password manager to keep track of those changes.
Forgot your password and can't log into your Mac? Do not worry, you can still reset your password using a separate user account or using Apple ID recovery!
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