Typed the wrong macOS password? That pause isn't a glitch

It’s a way to hinder brute-force attempts to get into your Mac.

- ROMAN LOYOLA

When you're starting up or restarting your Mac, everyone knows you'll need to log in to a user account to continue the startup process. This involves selecting a user account on the Mac and then entering a password. Even if you have Touch ID enabled, macOS will force you to type in your password following a reboot as an extra security measure.

If you're following good security practices, you've created a strong password (fave.co/3R1g5Wu), one that’s practically impossible to figure out in a few seconds or minutes. The one thing about strong passwords is that they can be tricky to type—you’re bound to make a mistake when typing in a password like T+lll1imnS/$&;...