Sierra: How do I downgrade a user from admin to standard?
Sierra: How do I downgrade a user from admin to standard?
It occurred to me it might work if that user was signed out. Bingo. DOH!
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Any other thoughts?
Make sure that user isn't currently logged in.
OS 10.12.6 won't let me change an Admin to standard in the way described. I'm attempting to do it from an Admin account I want to retain. Any other thoughts? Thanks.
What happens when you try to change the account? Error message(s)?
That was it - thanks.
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MoonJ.
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Hi johnblowers,
I understand that you are trying to change a user account from an administrator to a standard user. I know it's important to have control over the access of your computer, so I'm happy to help.
To do this, open System Preferences > Users & Groups . Unlock it by clicking the lock in the bottom left and entering your administrator password. Select the account you wish to change on the left, and uncheck the box for Allow user to administer this computer . You can read more about this, including how to revert this change here:
macOS Sierra: Set up users, guests, and groups on your Mac
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!
I understand that you are trying to change a user account from an administrator to a standard user. I know it's important to have control over the access of your computer, so I'm happy to help.
To do this, open System Preferences > Users & Groups . Unlock it by clicking the lock in the bottom left and entering your administrator password. Select the account you wish to change on the left, and uncheck the box for Allow user to administer this computer . You can read more about this, including how to revert this change here:
macOS Sierra: Set up users, guests, and groups on your Mac
Convert a standard or managed user to an administrator
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
Click the lock icon
to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.
Select a standard user or managed user in the list of users, then select “Allow user to administer this computer.”
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!
Sierra: How do I downgrade a user from admin to standard?