Admin password reset

How do I reset my admin password on my 2017 MacBook Air if I have forgotten the old one?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 2:41 PM

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kaz-k

Level 9

51,084 points

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 6:12 PM

Hi,

Following document could solve your issue.

If you forgot your Mac login password.

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

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kaz-k

Level 9

51,084 points

Jan 18, 2022 6:12 PM in response to My-4-hlp

Hi,

Following document could solve your issue.

If you forgot your Mac login password.

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

My-4-hlp Author

Level 1

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Jan 19, 2022 3:40 PM in response to kaz-k

Thanks! That worked.

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