system preferences won't unlock

Can't find password for system preferences

Posted on Jul 19, 2022 8:22 AM

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VikingOSX

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Posted on Jul 19, 2022 8:43 AM

It is your admin (login) password without the caps lock on. If you are not the Mac administrator, then you cannot unlock System Preferences. See the link that is below Related Article above.

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VikingOSX

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Jul 19, 2022 8:43 AM in response to djsqrd

It is your admin (login) password without the caps lock on. If you are not the Mac administrator, then you cannot unlock System Preferences. See the link that is below Related Article above.

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