how to reset my forgotten Admin password ?

how to reset my forgotten Admin password on my MacBook Pro M1 Max ?


This is terrible not to remember it... but this is the case. Is there any way to solve this problem ?


I'm on MacBook Pro M1 Max, installed Mac OS Ventura 13.5.2


Thanks in advance for any solution without losing my data...



MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 6:19 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2023 6:54 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


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.


2A - 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

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Oct 10, 2023 6:54 AM in response to Macc007

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


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.


2A - 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

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