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I am the administrator and I forgot my computer's password. How do I reset the administrator's password?

I am the administrator and I forgot my computer's password. How do I reset the administrator's password?

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 6:28 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2022 7:34 PM

You might find this article helpful:

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


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Jul 7, 2022 2:57 AM in response to dczemovich

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

I am the administrator and I forgot my computer's password. How do I reset the administrator's password?

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