What I Found
If you forgot the password for a Windows 11 virtual machine in Parallels, you can reset it from macOS Terminal using.
I did it again. I forgot the password for my Windows 11 virtual machine.
The quick answer: open Terminal on your Mac, use Parallels' prlctl command to find the virtual machine ID, list the Windows users inside that VM, then run the password reset command with the username and new password.
What this video covers
- What You Need
- Find the Parallels VM ID
- Identify the Windows User
- Reset the Password
- A Real Example
The short version
The quick answer: open Terminal on your Mac, use Parallels' prlctl command to find the virtual machine ID, list the Windows users inside that VM, then run the password reset command with the username and new password.
Links & Resources
Support
Mac Support
Apple support for Mac setup, macOS, repair, and troubleshooting.
App
Parallels Desktop
Parallels' official Mac virtualization product page.
Support
Parallels Support
Parallels support for setup, licensing, and troubleshooting.
Support
Microsoft account recovery
Microsoft's official password reset page.
