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How to reset administrator password on Monterey mac

I forgot my administrative password when loggin in. Please advise


Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 6:17 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2022 6:32 PM

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


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Mar 30, 2022 7:33 AM in response to azrina257

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator 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

How to reset administrator password on Monterey mac

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