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I cannot remember my password to log into my IMac computer

I cannot remember my password to log into my Imac

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 3, 2021 10:15 AM

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User profile for user: rkaufmann87
rkaufmann87
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Posted on Nov 3, 2021 11:18 AM

I think the easiest method is:


  • Restart in the Recovery Partition by holding down Command + R until the computer fully starts up.
  • Open Terminal, note: look in the menus.
  • In Terminal type resetpassword and follow the on-screen prompts.


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