What to do if you forget your system management password

Follow the instructions to remove the system management password if you forget your system management password.

If you have set a supervisor password and remember it:

  1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1.
  2. Type the supervisor password to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
  3. Select Security > Password > System Management Password by using the arrow keys.
  4. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.
  5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.
  6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.

If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the system management password removed.

Parent topic: Set, change, or remove a password

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