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in order to update system I need to log in with administrator password, which I don't know this is my personal computer--how do i get that password

How do i get my administrators password for my personal laptop

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 5:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2022 5:36 AM

mrsib wrote:

How do i get my administrators password for my personal laptop


This is the password you use to log into your account....


old issue, new issue.


Brand new Mac, old Mac, recently purchased used Mac?



Your local Computer user/admin account password

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

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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Feb 13, 2022 5:36 AM in response to mrsib

mrsib wrote:

How do i get my administrators password for my personal laptop


This is the password you use to log into your account....


old issue, new issue.


Brand new Mac, old Mac, recently purchased used Mac?



Your local Computer user/admin account password

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

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

in order to update system I need to log in with administrator password, which I don't know this is my personal computer--how do i get that password

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