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forgot admin user password

I have two user names names and passwords to open the macbook. One is ADMIN and one is STANDARD. The ADMIN is now grayed out in the user groups drop down. I cannot choose it there. And the Password does not work anymore on sign in page and I need it to perform certain functions (I.e updates). SO, how to retrieve admin password macbook air 2020. madtusk2

MacBook Air 13″, 11.6

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 8:01 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 10:13 AM

Reset Computer Password . This will change Only the Admin Account 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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Dec 6, 2021 10:13 AM in response to madtusk2

Reset Computer Password . This will change Only the Admin Account 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

forgot admin user password

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