Admin password

How do I recover my admin user name and password?


MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 5, 2021 7:32 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2021 7:42 AM

Reset Computer Password 


Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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