I forgot my password, cannot log onto my Desktop

[clarke]

I have to do a hard boot to get my desktop to run, then program asks me for my password, which ii do not remember
How can i bypass this step or reset a password?

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello,

-I assume this is your Mac's User account password?
-Which model Mac?
-Which version of OS X/macOS?
-Do you have an iClous account, is it signed in, and do you have it setup to allow your Apple ID to reset your Mac password?

C