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How do I remove myself as an administrator of a MacBook Air?

I want to give my MacBook Air to my wife for her use. How do I remove myself as an administrator?


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 2:39 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2022 2:45 PM

Add her as an Admin user. She can then remove any other users.

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Mar 29, 2022 4:22 AM in response to jimmie204

Certain concerns on Adding wife as Another Admin Account and then removing your Admin Account


The First time the computer was setup as new becomes the defacto Admin Account.


Even after Adding another Admin Account - am pretty sure your wife will not be able to remove the Original Admin Account - that being yours.


Would suggest doing the Before you sell. give away or trade-in suggestion to truly be able to have her have Full Control of both the computer and the former user ( you ) Humour here :-)

How do I remove myself as an administrator of a MacBook Air?

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