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How do i know who is the administrator

I am unable to make any changes in system preferences. It is prompting me for a user name and password. I have keyed in for both but still unable to login

Posted on Jul 4, 2021 9:33 AM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2021 11:46 AM

Try suggestions given in this article.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203127

Right click System Preferences in the Dock and then "Users & Groups"

Resulting window will show details.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-other-users-on-your-mac-mtusr001/mac

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83,916 points

Jul 4, 2021 11:46 AM in response to Kas_1211

Try suggestions given in this article.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203127

Right click System Preferences in the Dock and then "Users & Groups"

Resulting window will show details.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-other-users-on-your-mac-mtusr001/mac

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How do i know who is the administrator

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