Learn how to resolve the issue when macOS doesn't accept the password when using an external drive.*END
Description
TimeMachine is not accepting the password after multiple tries.
This issue appears when:
- Drive was not safely ejected.
- Volume is still mounted.
Resolution
- Click Cancel.
- Check if the volume was successfully mounted.
- Wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow the macOS file system check to finish.
The volume will mount after it is done.
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