Mac terminal login incorrect

1. Why does Mac terminal show login incorrect?
2. How do I log into Terminal on Mac?
3. Why is my Mac saying my Apple ID password is wrong?
4. How do I change my admin account on Mac terminal?
5. How do I open Terminal on Mac without login?
6. How do I log in Terminal?
7. Why won't my Mac let me log into my email?
8. How do you clear the Terminal log on a Mac?
9. Why is my Apple ID not signing in?
10. Is Gmail and Apple ID the same?

Why does Mac terminal show login incorrect?

Your login shell might be broken. Try going to Terminal Preferences > Startup tab, and check that "Default Login Shell" Is selected. if it is, select "Command (complete path)" And type login username . You might have to enter password every time you view terminal.

How do I log into Terminal on Mac?

Open Terminal

On your Mac, do one of the following: Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, type Terminal in the search field, then click Terminal. In the Finder , open the /Applications/Utilities folder, then double-click Terminal.

Why is my Mac saying my Apple ID password is wrong?

This password issue often occurs if you initially signed up to iCloud with a different email address than the one you're currently using. After you upgrade your OS, your Mac may prompt you to set up iCloud again.

How do I change my admin account on Mac terminal?

Enter the command "sudo dscl / -append /Groups/admin GroupMembership <user_name>" replacing "<user_name>" with the name of the user you wish to give administrative rights.

How do I open Terminal on Mac without login?

Press Command + Space Bar on your Mac keyboard (alternatively, press F4) Type in “Terminal”

How do I log in Terminal?

Open up a terminal window and issue the command cd /var/log. Now issue the command ls and you will see the logs housed within this directory (Figure 1).

Why won't my Mac let me log into my email?

If you entered the correct password for your email account in the password dialog in the Mail app on your Mac, but Mail indicates it can't connect to your email account, your email account provider may be rejecting the password. See the Apple Support article If Mail on your Mac keeps asking for your password.

How do you clear the Terminal log on a Mac?

CMD + K works for macOS. It clears the entire terminal output, but the environment remains.

Why is my Apple ID not signing in?

If you get a message that your Apple ID is locked or disabled. If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services.

Is Gmail and Apple ID the same?

NOTE: Your password for Gmail is not necessarily the same as your Apple ID unless you set them that way, the accounts are not linked beyond using the same email address. Please make note of your Gmail password as well as your Apple ID password.