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How do I recover or reset my administer password?

How do I recover or change my administrator password. I am the administrator of a iMac with OS X. Recently changed my apple id and password.

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 8:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 9:23 PM

edcujm Said:

"How do I recover or reset my administer password?: How do I recover or change my administrator password. I am the administrator of a iMac with OS X. Recently changed my apple id and password."

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Sep 28, 2021 9:23 PM in response to edcujm

edcujm Said:

"How do I recover or reset my administer password?: How do I recover or change my administrator password. I am the administrator of a iMac with OS X. Recently changed my apple id and password."

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Sep 29, 2021 3:12 AM in response to edcujm

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




Apple Silicon M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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