I can't log in to my Mac, even though I can ssh into it

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Our Mac is on a network where most users log in via ActiveDirectory, that may be related

I am able to ssh from my machine to my MacMini (which is a build server for our iOS Developers), via ssh matt@builtbot.local It accepts my login just fine, and I'm able to navigate around via the command line.

If I sit down at that machine and try to log in to OSX, it rejects my password.

What gives?

Until a week ago, I was always able to log in without issue.

Matt H.

Posted 2014-01-30T22:27:49.830

Reputation: 237

1Check for the input source on the upper right corner. Is it set to U.S. / whatever your English keyboard layout is? Also, it's a really stupid shot, but check for snappy keys, perhaps try another keyboard? (not even mentioning the Caps Lock because it shows the indicator in the password field) – Igor Hatarist – 2014-01-31T11:02:33.223

Try changing your password to an other one through ssh using passwd command and try to log in again with a new one. – Igor Hatarist – 2014-01-31T11:04:43.463

@IOXenus -- this fixed it! Thank you so much. If you re-post this as the answer I'll choose it as 'accepted' – Matt H. – 2014-02-04T22:59:34.103

Answers

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Okay so this is a simple fix, I hope. So when you sit down to your computer to try to log in and it doesn't let you, boot with holding cmd-r then go to terminal and use the command "resetpassword" just type that and you will be good to go.

Crowlands

Posted 2014-01-30T22:27:49.830

Reputation: 66

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Change your password to an other one through ssh using passwd command and try to log in again with a new one.

But I don't have a clue as for what was the problem. :(

Igor Hatarist

Posted 2014-01-30T22:27:49.830

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