I am the admin on my MacBook, how do I retrieve a users password on my MacBook

I am the admin on my MacBook, how do I retrieve a users password on my MacBook


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on May 2, 2023 12:07 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2023 01:29 PM

Login passwords are not stored in any readable form, but a Mac's Administrator can reset another user's password. Follow the instructions to reset that user's password here: Users & Groups User preferences on Mac - Apple Support.

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