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Installing macOS Monterey

I am trying to install macOS Monterey but it’s asking for me to log in as an administrator. I try to use my password but it is not allowing me.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 7:33 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2022 2:02 AM

The Password for Apple ID is normally Not the Same Password for the computer.


If you have forgotten the Computer password or need to change the Computer Password


Reset Computer Password - this will change 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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 19, 2022 2:02 AM in response to verocne

The Password for Apple ID is normally Not the Same Password for the computer.


If you have forgotten the Computer password or need to change the Computer Password


Reset Computer Password - this will change 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



Installing macOS Monterey

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