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How to login under admin if I can't remember my password

How to reset admin password for login on mac book pro

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Aug 18, 2021 10:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2021 10:57 PM

Hi,

  1. Restart your Mac. ... 
  2. While it is restarting, press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo. ... 
  3. Go to the Apple Menu at the top and click Utilities. ... 
  4. Then click Terminal.
  5. Type “resetpassword” in the terminal window. ... 
  6. Then hit Enter. ... 
  7. Type your password and a hint. ... 
  8. Finally, click Restart.

or

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


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Aug 18, 2021 10:57 PM in response to kurston114

Hi,

  1. Restart your Mac. ... 
  2. While it is restarting, press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo. ... 
  3. Go to the Apple Menu at the top and click Utilities. ... 
  4. Then click Terminal.
  5. Type “resetpassword” in the terminal window. ... 
  6. Then hit Enter. ... 
  7. Type your password and a hint. ... 
  8. Finally, click Restart.

or

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


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