Q: Reset login/username (newbie here)
Reset login usernsme/password: father bought newest iMac & gave me his. He is administrator & cannot remember login info. Anyway to reset login info so I can become admin & delete all his sensitive info? Please & thanks in advance from a total mac newbie.
iMac, iOS 9.1
Posted on Aug 26, 2016 9:54 AM
If you are trying to get into his account, but can't remember the password this should help what you are trying to do...
Shut down the Mac if it isn't already. Once you press the power and the Mac begins to boot up hold down command and R at the same time. If done correctly you should be brought to an OS X Utilities screen. At the top of the screen click Utilities then Terminal. When the Terminal window appears type resetpassword and a window will appear. You'll be asked what volume the account is found on (most likely "Macintosh HD" in your case), select the account, and enter a new password along with a hint.
Note that this will not allow access to his keychain, but considering you're going to delete the account it most likely won't matter anyway.
Posted on Aug 26, 2016 1:33 PM