Imac M1 13” device login

Specific to the Reset Computer Password aspect of this issue

Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer 

1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down

1B - If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.

2- Do not  attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards 

 3 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”

4 - Click Options, then click Continue. 

5 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal

6 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces

7 - Press Return key

8 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

if in doubt about admin from your logged in user account, from Terminal.app copy and paste —

dscacheutil -q group -a name admin

Credit for above to @leroydouglas

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