How to find your “administrator’s password “?

How do I find my “administrator’s password “

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 29, 2020 1:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2020 1:28 PM

You cannot find, as it is encrypted. You can only reset to a new password

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac


If you use FileVault, you may need your FileVault key. If you escrowed your FileVault key with Apple using your Apple ID, you may be able to get your FileVault key that way. Again, assuming you used FileVault to encrypt your disk.

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Nov 29, 2020 1:28 PM in response to SriLankaTaizz

You cannot find, as it is encrypted. You can only reset to a new password

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac


If you use FileVault, you may need your FileVault key. If you escrowed your FileVault key with Apple using your Apple ID, you may be able to get your FileVault key that way. Again, assuming you used FileVault to encrypt your disk.

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