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How do I find my Mac administrator name and password?

How do I find my Mac administrator name and password?

Posted on May 30, 2022 6:30 PM

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Posted on May 30, 2022 6:40 PM

Yuancpa Said:

"How do I find my Mac administrator name and password?"

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Finding your Admin Name:

Go to: System Preferences
Click: User & Groups
View: a user name ending with the word "Admin" below it

Finding the Password:

I'm not so certain you can. If you could find your password, then anyone could.

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May 30, 2022 6:40 PM in response to Yuancpa

Yuancpa Said:

"How do I find my Mac administrator name and password?"

-------

Finding your Admin Name:

Go to: System Preferences
Click: User & Groups
View: a user name ending with the word "Admin" below it

Finding the Password:

I'm not so certain you can. If you could find your password, then anyone could.

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May 30, 2022 6:40 PM in response to Yuancpa

The person who setup the Mac will have them.

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