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cant change my log in password on my Mac

every time i try to change it, it says: Your system administrator may not allow you to change your password or there was some other problem with your password. Contact your system administrator for help.


i have clicked on the lock, i have clicked on the "Allow user to change....."


help!!!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 2:43 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2022 7:57 AM

Winedoggie wrote:

every time i try to change it, it says: Your system administrator may not allow you to change your password or there was some other problem with your password. Contact your system administrator for help.

i have clicked on the lock, i have clicked on the "Allow user to change....."

help!!!



Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Five Ways to Reset a Lost Administrator Password - TidBITS

https://tidbits.com/2014/01/17/five-ways-to-reset-a-lost-administrator-password/



If no insight or resolve you can Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


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Jan 18, 2022 7:57 AM in response to Winedoggie

Winedoggie wrote:

every time i try to change it, it says: Your system administrator may not allow you to change your password or there was some other problem with your password. Contact your system administrator for help.

i have clicked on the lock, i have clicked on the "Allow user to change....."

help!!!



Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Five Ways to Reset a Lost Administrator Password - TidBITS

https://tidbits.com/2014/01/17/five-ways-to-reset-a-lost-administrator-password/



If no insight or resolve you can Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


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