How to Reset Your Mac Password without Apple ID

Forgetting your Mac password can be a frustrating experience, especially if you don't have access to your Apple ID. However, there are a few steps you can take to reset your Mac password without needing your Apple ID.

One method is to use the 'Password Hint' feature. When you enter an incorrect password, you should see a 'Reset Password' option next to the password hint. Click on it and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.

If the above method doesn't work, you can try booting your Mac in Recovery Mode. To do this, turn off your Mac, then turn it back on while holding down Command + R. From there, you can access the 'Password Reset Utility' to change your password.

Another option is using the Target Disk Mode. You would need another Mac and a Thunderbolt or FireWire cable for this method. Connect the two Macs, boot the locked Mac while holding down the 'T' key, and then reset the password using the other Mac.