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I am unable to upload new OS's because I have forgotten my Administrator password

I am unable to upload new OS's because I have forgotten my Administrator password


Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Dec 4, 2021 8:04 AM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2021 8:17 AM

_LOST_AGAIN wrote:

I am unable to upload new OS's because I have forgotten my Administrator password


Forgot Admin password—


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Five Ways to Reset a Lost Administrator Password - TidBITS

https://tidbits.com/2014/01/17/five-ways-to-reset-a-lost-administrator-password/

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Dec 4, 2021 8:17 AM in response to _LOST_AGAIN

_LOST_AGAIN wrote:

I am unable to upload new OS's because I have forgotten my Administrator password


Forgot Admin password—


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Five Ways to Reset a Lost Administrator Password - TidBITS

https://tidbits.com/2014/01/17/five-ways-to-reset-a-lost-administrator-password/

Dec 4, 2021 8:32 AM in response to _LOST_AGAIN



Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password




Apple Silicon M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

I am unable to upload new OS's because I have forgotten my Administrator password

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