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I forgot my Catalina makbook admin account password how can I reset it?

How do I reset my admin account password that I forgot in macOS Catalina?

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 6:38 AM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 6:50 AM

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support describes what to do, including options If you can't reset your Mac login password.

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Jun 28, 2022 7:12 AM in response to alem211

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

I forgot my Catalina makbook admin account password how can I reset it?

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