Forgotten Administrator password for MacBook Air

I have forgotten my administrator password and so am unable to remove or add software or connect a new printer as the lock is firmly locked. Can anyone help please?

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 17, 2025 7:09 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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Posted on Feb 17, 2025 9:42 AM

For guidance on how to reset your login password, first please see:

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

and if you still can’t reset your password, then see:

If you can’t reset you Mac login password - Apple Support

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D.I. Johnson

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Feb 17, 2025 9:42 AM in response to Seventy_25

For guidance on how to reset your login password, first please see:

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

and if you still can’t reset your password, then see:

If you can’t reset you Mac login password - Apple Support

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