I changed the admin password, shut down and now can't log back in. Can I fix this?
I changed the admin password on my MacBook Pro, shut down and now can't log back in. Can I fix this, please?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
User profile for user:
AppleJoe
User level:
Community Manager
Hi Jeep1942,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
I understand the you changed the administrator password on your Mac and are now unable to log in after shutting down your computer. In this situation, I would first suggest reading over the information in the attached article for help logging in.
Change or reset a user account password on your Mac - Apple Support
If you are still unable to log in, please refer to the attached User Tip created by mende1 for instruction on how to reset your administrator password using Recovery.
Reset the user password in OS X Lion, Mountain ... | Apple Support Communities
Best!