Has anyone changed BLANK password

I have a newer MBP (June 2011). I set it up with a BLANK password. I would like to change the BLANK to a strong password. My concern is that in doing so, I may make some mistake and lock myself out. I know I can do a recovery and the reset the password. Unfortunately, this will have the effect of blocking me from using Keychain assistant. Or so I believe.


I have been given two different ways to make the change. Unfortunately, I don't have the skills or experience to know which is best. One expert suggested going to Preferences, clcking on Change password and TAB past the password to enter the new password. Seems OK, and the expert commented it is as if you have simply skipped past the original password.


The second method is to simply hit ENTER for the BLANK password. That is what I do now whenever I am prompted to enter my password. I hit ENTER for the password.


I was just hoping someone in this community has actually done this (changed from a BLANK to strong password). and can advise.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1), Upgraded to Lion from OS 10.6

Posted on Nov 11, 2011 11:52 PM

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Nov 12, 2011 4:10 AM in response to MikeeW

It really is simple and I have done it several times. Just go into System Preferences/Users & Groups and then unlock the padlock. hit change password. leave old password space empty as it was, then enter new password, confirm new password, relock padlock icon and you are set to go with your new password. You will only get locked out, as you say, if you forgat your password.


Cheers

Nov 12, 2011 2:05 AM in response to shadrach343

Thanks for the quick response. I didn't know there was a reset password option in system preferences. I wanted to change my password (a BLANK) using systems preferences. The use of a recovery process with a reset is when I risk being locked out from the keychain.


My real concern is the process of using the change password in systems preferences. Do I hit enter or tab?


Using the reset process is, for me, a last ditch effort to avoid being locked out.

Nov 12, 2011 3:45 PM in response to Neil from Oz

Cheers Neil, Your answer was quite helpful. In fact, your added note that many used Macs would have their passwords made BLANK makes perfect sense. It even surprises me a bit that there weren't more forum users who had this experience and could offer help. I have asked this question before and many of the responses were from well-intentioned people, but not really certain of their answers. None, until you, had even mentioned unlocking the padlock. That was a "elephant in the room" moment for me.


Thanks very much. I also like your Oz way of saying "It is simple, trust me". It is, and I do.

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