My wife passed away last Feb. The Mac was set up in her name as the administrator. How do I make myself the administer.

My wife passed away unless February 7. She set up the computer in her name. I have also documents that I need to back up. I can’t get into her icloud

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Mar 22, 2022 7:28 PM

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Owl-53

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Mar 23, 2022 3:36 AM in response to Wakeling

Sorry for your loss

Below will achieve the desired results

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac

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