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system preference password

hello. I have forgotten the system preference password, do you know a way for me to solve this problem.

Thank you for your help

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 9, 2021 9:19 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2021 10:20 AM

System Preferences is normally the same Password used to Log into the computer.


If you have forgotten the Computer Password >>


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  >> Running Big Sur and above


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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Oct 9, 2021 10:20 AM in response to rpfromfl

System Preferences is normally the same Password used to Log into the computer.


If you have forgotten the Computer Password >>


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  >> Running Big Sur and above


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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