Can't Change Log n Password 15.4

[PGB1]

On MacBook Air M4, Sequoia 15.4, the log in password hint was not showing up after unsuccessful tries to enter a password. Apparently, what ever turns on the hint after 3 tries failed. Apple has an article instructing one to go to System Settings-Users & Groups and click "Change Password" to add the hint. One must enter the old password and a new one.

Oddly, when I do that I get the error that Passwords Do Not Match. Of course they do not match since I'm entering the old password and a new password.
After many tries, I restarted the computer and entered the old password and a brand new one. Again I got the error that the passwords do not match. (They shouldn't, should they?)

I even tried copying and pasting my password in the old and the new boxes. Again- The do not match error.

Do any of you know how I can successfully add a password hint when someone mis-types the password 3 times? (And successfully change password if ever needed.)

I apologize if this is easy. I'm brand new to MacOS.

Paul

 

[MacBiter]

Oddly, when I do that I get the error that Passwords Do Not Match. Of course they do not match since I'm entering the old password and a new password.
After many tries, I restarted the computer and entered the old password and a brand new one. Again I got the error that the passwords do not match. (They shouldn't, should they?)

I even tried copying and pasting my password in the old and the new boxes. Again- The do not match error.

You have to type the old password, then the new one, then the new one again where it says 'Verify' - as you haven't typed anything in Verify, that's why they don't match.

I agree that they should use a different word to make it easier to use for new Mac users.

 

[PGB1]

You have to type the old password, then the new one, then the new one again where it says 'Verify' - as you haven't typed anything in Verify, that's why they don't match.

I agree that they should use a different word to make it easier to use for new Mac users.

Thanks MacBiter very much. It worked great.

I apologize that it was easy. So easy, in fact, that I didn't understand the article from Apple.

Thanks Again!
Paul

 

[Rod]

The idea of verifying the password is a good one, it ensures you actually entered the new password you intended but sadly the wording of the instructions is a bit unclear, as is often the case. Glad you got it sorted.