Forgotten admin password

How do I unlock my preferences when I have forgotten my Admin password?

MacBook Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Mar 3, 2022 11:20 AM

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John Galt

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 12:16 PM

You can't, but you can reset your Admin password using your Apple ID (among other possibilities).

Start here: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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John Galt

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Mar 3, 2022 12:16 PM in response to Grandmomitis

You can't, but you can reset your Admin password using your Apple ID (among other possibilities).

Start here: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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