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If you change your Apple password, the system goes insane with the reauthentication prompts and the only way to fix is to enter a password (or create a new user
by lozenge 5y ago
If you change your Apple password, the system goes insane with the reauthentication prompts and the only way to fix is to enter a password (or create a new user account). I don't know which optional service it is exactly - could be iCloud sync, iTunes, App Store, Find My, etc. The same happens on iPhones/iPads when you change your Apple password from another computer.
However, the Mac is still usable and they can reboot into Recovery mode to download and re-install the OS. Not sure about Find My (for iPad/iPhone), as it's an anti-theft feature it can't be disabled or factory reset.
- philistine 5y agoI'd check using these steps (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860) to see if you can reset your password using your Apple ID. If you can, then I'd recommend turning it off.
- PragmaticPulp 5y ago> If you change your Apple password, the system goes insane with the reauthentication prompts and the only way to fix is to enter a password (or create a new user account). Weird. I rotate my password on a regular basis and I’ve never had this happen. I wonder what service triggers it for you.
- olliej 5y agoWhile using your appleid as your system login?