What is the process for resetting my MacBook Pro M4 password using Terminal

1. Restart Your MacBook Pro M4: Begin by restarting your MacBook. You can do this by clicking the restart button on the login screen or by holding down the power button for five seconds.

2. Enter Recovery Mode: Immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your MacBook, press and hold the Command (⌘) + R keys until the Apple logo appears. This will load your MacBook into macOS Recovery Mode instead of the login screen.

3. Open Terminal: Once in Recovery Mode, you will see several options like "Restore from Time Machine," "Reinstall macOS," and more. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, navigate to Utilities and select Terminal. Alternatively, you can press Shift-Command-T to open Terminal directly.

4. Type the Reset Command: In the Terminal window that opens, type the command `resetpassword` (as a single word) and press Return. This will open the Reset Password assistant.

5. Select Your User Account: In the Reset Password window, select your main hard drive and choose the user account for which you want to reset the password.

6. Enter a New Password: Enter a new password for your account and verify it by entering it again. Click Save to confirm the changes.

7. Restart Your MacBook: Once you've saved the new password, you can restart your MacBook by clicking Restart or by manually shutting it down and turning it back on. Log in with your new password.

This method works for all recent versions of macOS, including those running on M4 MacBooks. If you encounter any issues during the process, ensure you're following the steps correctly and that your MacBook is properly connected to power.

Additionally, if you have an Apple ID associated with your MacBook, you can also reset your password directly from the login screen by attempting to log in incorrectly three times and then selecting the option to reset using your Apple ID[2][10].