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Forgot my computer password or I'm locked out

Being locked out is stressful, but there are official ways back in, so let's start with the simple checks.

Be careful: Resetting a computer to get in can erase everything on it. Only reset a computer that belongs to you, and if you see a BitLocker screen, find your recovery key by signing in to your own Microsoft account on another device.

What to do

  1. Step 1: Check that Caps Lock is off. On a Chromebook, it's Search + Alt (or Launcher + Alt).

  2. Step 2: Your Chromebook password is your Google Account password. If you changed it recently, use the new one.

  3. Step 3: If you forgot it, use another device to go to the Google sign-in page, choose Forgot password? and follow the steps.

  4. Step 4: Once reset, sign in to the Chromebook with the new password. It needs Wi-Fi the first time.

Still stuck? Contact Microsoft or Apple support through their official website or app, or take the computer and proof you own it to a trusted repair shop.