How do I upgrade to macOSMonterey Apple I don't have administrator password

Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac

administrator

An administrator can add and manage other users, install apps, and change settings. The new user you create when you first set up your Mac is an administrator.

Your Mac can have multiple administrators. You can create new ones, and convert standard users to administrators.

Don’t set up automatic login for an administrator. If you do, someone could simply restart your Mac and gain access with administrator privileges. To keep your Mac secure, don’t share administrator names and passwords.

Best practice Yes connect to charger and charging

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If Yes Big Sur 11.0 - the Big Sur needs to updated latest version 11.6.2 Before attempting the upGrade to Monterey. Otherwise - the upGrade to Monterey may fail.

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The Admin User account would be the User Account created when the computer was new and First setup as New. That would be the Admin Account of this computer and therefore the password associated with this computer.

If you are not the Admin if this computer and the computer has more than one account - contact the Owner of this computer

Otherwise >>

Reset Computer Password 

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

ScorpioNovember- wrote:

How do I upgrade to macOSMontery I don't have an administrator's password

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

Why do you not have administrator rights? Maybe the administrator does not want you doing things like that.

Contact a user who has administrative rights.