Changing the Password on a FileVaulted Mac

How to change the password of a Mac with FileVault turned on

Changing your Mac password

  1. Open System Settings
  2. Click Touch ID & Password
  3. Click Change...
  4. Type in your old password
  5. Type in your new permanent password in both fields and include a hint if you like
  6. Click Change Password

You have now successfully changed the password on your Mac

Changing your Mac password (Big Sur & Before)

  1. Open System Preferences
  2. Click Security & Privacy
  3. Click Change Password...
  4. Type in your old password
  5. Type in your new permanent password in both fields and include a hint if you like
  6. Click Change Password

You have now successfully changed the password on your Mac


Keywords:
change password mac filevault 
Doc ID:
117294
Owned by:
Tyler S. in College of Applied Health Sciences
Created:
2022-03-11
Updated:
2025-03-19
Sites:
University of Illinois College of Applied Health Sciences