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How do I log on as another user I’m locked out of my MacBook and I recently changed the administrator name



Posted on Jun 10, 2022 9:03 AM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 9:34 AM

Hatingnewapp wrote:

How do I log on as another user I’m locked out of my MacBook and I recently changed the administrator name



I would not recommend changing the Admin name...it typically does not end well.


ref: Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder



If you have a time Machine backup the easiest thing to do is restore


Restore your Mac from a backup

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support


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Jun 10, 2022 9:34 AM in response to Hatingnewapp

Hatingnewapp wrote:

How do I log on as another user I’m locked out of my MacBook and I recently changed the administrator name



I would not recommend changing the Admin name...it typically does not end well.


ref: Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder



If you have a time Machine backup the easiest thing to do is restore


Restore your Mac from a backup

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support


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