change system password macbook pro13

I had changed the "system" administrator and have forgotten it. How can I change or reset it. I'm new to the Mac and i'm on Monterey 12.6.

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 8:16 AM

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Sep 24, 2022 7:51 PM in response to Floyd206

Hi Floyd206,

Welcome to the Apple Community!


Re: How can I change or reset it


Apple Support have articles online to guide you:


How ro reset your Mac login password

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh35902/12.0/mac/12.0


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If you've also forgotten your Apple ID needed for the reset:

it is usually an e-mail address, (in some countries, can be a phone number).

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid?r=1&language=US-EN


If you forgot your Apple ID password too

If you forgot your Apple ID password – Apple Support

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If you have trouble keeping track of passwords, you might want to try these suggestions


Ways to remember passwords on Mac – Apple Support


Add a password hint on Mac – Apple Support


All the best :-)

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