How to Enter Password in Terminal Mac

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April 22, 2024
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How to Enter Password in Terminal Mac

How to Enter Password in Terminal Mac

Entering passwords in Terminal on a Mac is a straightforward process. When prompted for a password in Terminal, follow these steps:

  1. Type the command that requires the password.
  2. Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.
  3. You will be prompted with 'Password:'
  4. Type your Mac password. Note that when you type the password, you won't see any characters on the screen. This is a security feature to prevent others from seeing the length of your password.
  5. Press 'Enter' to confirm the password.

It's important to note that Terminal won't provide any visual feedback as you type the password, so be sure to type it correctly. If the password is correct, the command will be executed successfully.

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