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Reset my admin Password

So I have been trying and trying to access my 2010 16” MacBook Pro that is running in high sierra for months now!

I have entered my most recent password for my admin account and still I can’t access it. I’ve tried the recovery mode method to the point where I log in with my Apple ID and still I’m at a dead end. I’ve tried all these methods and there is no way I can get access to Mac! Is there any other way I can get my password ??

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 6, 2022 4:08 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2022 4:53 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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

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Apr 6, 2022 4:53 AM in response to Joelclifestyle

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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

Reset my admin Password

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