enable root user on mac book air

Is this a New Issue ? If Yes, what exactly changed on this computer ?

Is this an Old Issue ? If Yes, what actions has the user taken to fix this issue ?

Understand, we are all working Remotely from all around the world.

Therefore, we do not have the On-Hands experience the User ( you ) has with this computer.

Reliable , accurate, details and context will really help to pinpoint a possible solution.

Integrate Active Directory using Directory Utility on Mac - Apple Support (CA)

Note: Computers with macOS 10.12 or later can’t join an Active Directory domain without a domain functional level of at least Windows Server 2008, unless you explicitly enable “weak crypto.” Even if the domain functional levels of all domains are 2008 or later, the administrator may need to explicitly specify each domain trust to use Kerberos AES encryption.

danny1602 wrote:

Hi i ve followed the instructions from apple but its not changing i ve unlocked and relocked the directory utility but it still remains greyed out any help please i need this enabled for my studies thanks

You do not paint a very big picture , independent of trying to enable root... maybe you can say more.

there are all kinds of resources available, see if there is anything here—

Configure domain access in Directory Utility on Mac - Apple Support

You can always contact Apple Support

Contact - Official Apple Support

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

There is no reason to activate the root user on any version of macOS.

Any duties of root can be done using sudo from an administrator account, and that is what should be done.

Can you elaborate on why you think you need it, and what you tried to do?

danny1602 wrote:

i need to get it done can you just tell me why its not working and a fix if possible thanks

I don't know why it didn't work for you. I used these instructions and they worked on my 5K iMac running Monterey.

Enable root.

Luis is correct however. There is no need to enable root.