Restore Mac to Factory Settings Without Password [for macOS Ventura/Monterey] (2024)

Have you ever encountered a computer virus and need to reset your Mac to factory settings to remove the virus immediately and prevent further losses? You can factory reset your Mac if you plan to buy the latest product and give your old Mac to siblings.

If you find that you have already forgotten the password and you want toreset your Mac to factory settings without passwords. You will learn the exact method on this page, and for that you may consider backing up your Mac beforehand or finding a lost data recovery tool. And the method will work toofactory reset macbook air without password.

How to reset Mac to factory settings without password [2 plans]

If you don't have a password, you won't be able to back up your Mac in advance. Suppose you lose important data after a factory reset. In that case, you should use a professional data recovery program –EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac, and you can get lost orrecover deleted files on macto leave.

If you want to factory reset your Mac without a password, first enter recovery mode and then use Disk Utility to do itUninstall and reinstall Mac.

Let's start with a video tutorial and get a general idea of ​​how it works. Below we have listed three main points:

• 00:13 Preparations before factory reset
• 00:24 Factory reset Mac with password
• 01:24 Factory reset Mac without password

How to Enter Recovery Mode on Mac

The mechanics of entering recovery mode are different from Apple Silicon Macs and Intel Macs.Check your chipby finding your Mac model and checking the details on Apple's official website, or you can just google it.

• For Apple Silicon Mac users: Make sure you are in the login window. Click 'Turn Off' and press and hold the Power button or Touch ID until you see Recovery Mode.
• For Intel Mac users: Make sure you are in the login window. Click "Disable" and hold both the Command and R keys to enter recovery mode.

Tip: As yourMac won't boot into recovery mode, check the keyboard connection or create a bootable installer on your Mac.

How to Factory Reset Mac Without Password [Use Disk Utility]

After entering recovery mode on your Mac without a password, you can use the Disk Utility option to restore locked Macs to factory settings.

Trin 1. Click on the Disk Utility option.

Trin 2. Then select the drive named "Macintosh HD". This is the disk you start with. If you change the disk name, find the correct disk and select it.

Trin 3. Click the Remove button.

Trin 4. Wait until the process is complete and you can exit Disk Utility.

Factory Reset Mac Without Password [Use Reinstall macOS]

Trin 1. click onReinstall macOSpossibility.

Trin 2. Follow the detailed instructions and select the hard drive where you want to reinstall macOS.

Trin 3. Wait for the process to complete and create a new account.

How to reset password and factory reset Mac

Let's say you can't boot into recovery mode or yourMac recovery mode not working. You can choose itReset Mac Passwordfirst and delete all content.

How to reset password with Apple ID

You can reset your Mac password with Apple ID and we'll show you how to do it:

Trin 1. Enter the random passwords three times.

Trin 2. Click the button to reset the password with your Apple ID.

Trin 3. Enter the correct Apple ID and password.

Trin 4. Reset the password and confirm it.

How to factory reset an unlocked Mac on macOS Ventura/Monterey

If you're using a Mac with macOS Ventura or Monterey, here's a quick way to reset your Mac to factory settings. You can use the Erase All Contents and Settings feature to restore your Mac to factory settings. Follow the instructions and make sure your macOS version is Ventura or Monterey.

Trin 1. Click "System Preferences" in the Apple menu.

Trin 2. Click the 'Clear all content and settings' button.

Trin 3. Enter the Mac administrator password and click "OK."

Trin 4. The Mac will remind you to back up all data with Time Machine. If you already have a backup, click "Continue."

Trin 5. Select "Continue" and confirm your request.

Recover Lost Data after Factory Reset Mac [Fast Recovery Speed]

After you reset your Mac to factory settings, with or without a password, some important files may have been deleted. As we mentioned in the first part, you need to use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac to recover these important files.gendan Trash Maceven after emptying.

• It can help yourecover deleted photoson Mac after factory reset and can also help you get back documents, music, videos, etc.
• This handy tool also supportsMac USB-herstel, and this tool helps you recover data from various devices such as external hard drives, SD cards, MP3/4, cameras, etc.
• EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is also oneMac video repairtool. If your deleted videos or photos are corrupted, this tool can help you recover them.

We will give you a detailed guide to show you how to recover your lost data after factory resetting Mac in three steps:

Step 1. Search for lost files

Select the drive location to search for lost files (it can be an internal HDD/SSD or a removable storage device) on macOS Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and the latest Sonoma. Click the “Search for Lost Files” button.

Remark:Before recovering data, you'd better click "Disk Backup" on the left sidebar to backup your Mac to prevent further data loss. After backup, the software can recover data from Mac backup and your computer can transfer new data again.

Step 2. View the scan results

The EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac will immediately scan your selected disk volume and display the scan results.

Step 3. Select the files and recover them

From the scan results, select the files you want to preview and click the "Recover" button to get them back.

Factory reset Mac without password FAQ

In this part, you will learn more about how to reset Mac to factory settings without password by reading the following questions and answers.

Can you reset a Mac to factory settings without the password?

Yes, you can reset Mac to factory settings without the password by entering Recovery Mode and then choosing Disk Utility or Reinstall MacOS.

How do I force a factory reset on my Mac?

You need to force a factory reset on your Mac in recovery mode.

• For Apple Silicon Mac users: Make sure you are in the login window. Click 'Turn Off' and press and hold the Power button or Touch ID until you see Recovery Mode.
• For Intel Mac users: Make sure you are in the login window. Click "Disable" and hold both the Command and R keys to enter recovery mode.

Then you can choose Disk Utility or reinstall macOS and follow the instructions to reset your Mac to factory settings.

How do I restore my Mac to factory settings without a password?

It takes two or three steps to factory reset your Mac without a password.

Step 1. Enter recovery mode using the Power button or the Command and R keys.

Step 2. Use Disk Utility to erase all data on your startup disk.

Step 3. Use Reinstall macOS to reinstall macOS and reset your Mac.

How do I find my Mac's password and reset it to factory settings?

You can get your admin password back with your Apple ID and you need to enter any three passwords and reset the password step by step. After that, you can enter your Mac and reset it to factory settings.

Step 1. Click on "System Preferences" from the Apple menu.

Step 2. Click the "Clear All Contents and Settings" button.

Step 3. Enter the Mac administrator password and click "OK".

Step 4. Mac will remind you to backup all data with Time Machine. If you already have a backup, click "Continue."

Step 5. Select "Continue" and confirm your request.