Forgot Admin Password

Forgot the Admin Password on my Mac Mini

Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 30, 2019 1:00 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2020 10:40 AM

Try this


Try this


Shutdown your computer then...


  1. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘)-R.
  2. Release the keys when you see an Apple logo, spinning globe, or other startup screen.
  3. You might be prompted to enter a password, such as a firmware password or the password of a user who is an administrator of this Mac. Enter the requested password to continue.
  4. Startup is complete when you see the utilities window:

Next at the top click utilities and then click terminal


type this command resetpassword no spaces or capitals

push enter

follow onscreen instructions

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Jan 9, 2020 10:40 AM in response to cezar224

Try this


Try this


Shutdown your computer then...


  1. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘)-R.
  2. Release the keys when you see an Apple logo, spinning globe, or other startup screen.
  3. You might be prompted to enter a password, such as a firmware password or the password of a user who is an administrator of this Mac. Enter the requested password to continue.
  4. Startup is complete when you see the utilities window:

Next at the top click utilities and then click terminal


type this command resetpassword no spaces or capitals

push enter

follow onscreen instructions

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