How to Add a Password Hint to Your Mac’s Lock Screen
We strongly recommend you use a password on your primary Mac user account. It keeps intruders out and could protect your data (especially if you have FileVault on).
However, you could forget your password, and that’s more likely to occur if you have multiple passwords for various devices. So, the best way to remind yourself of the password you have on your Mac is by using a password hint.
How to Set Up a Password Hint on a Mac
If you already have a password on your Mac, you will have to change the password to add a password hint. Luckily, you can set the password to your current password. Here’s what you need to do:
From now on, when you click thequestion markicon beside the password input box on your Lock Screen, your password hint will appear in a bubble below.
Password hints won’t show when you lock your Mac. They only appear when you log out of the user account or shut down/restart the Mac.
you may also add text to your Lock Screen that displays when you lock your Mac. You could use that as a place for a hint or additional information, like your contact details, in case your Mac gets lost. You can learn about it in our guide oncustomizing your Mac’s Lock Screen.
Know When to Disable Password Hints
Password hints are great for helping you get into your Mac; in fact, Apple recommends you use them. However, you should know when to turn it off because it could give intruders an idea of what your password might be.
So, if you suspect someone with enough details about your life may be trying to get into your Mac, you should toggle it off and use a really strong password instead.
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