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password reset option doesn't show

password reset option doesn't show when trying to reset my iMac user password (which I forgot)


Posted on Apr 26, 2021 5:24 PM

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User profile for user: Jack-19
Jack-19
User level: Level 8
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Posted on Apr 26, 2021 5:35 PM

Try this:

  1. Turn off the Mac.
  2. Turn it on, holding Command + R.
  3. Select Utilities > Terminal.
  4. Type resetpassword
  5. Follow the steps.


Cheers,


Jack

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