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forgot my administrator password

how do i recover my admin password


Posted on Jun 28, 2022 9:11 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 9:20 PM

adytos Said:

"forgot my administrator password: how do i recover my admin password"

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Can't Log in to your Mac?



Try Resetting your Mac Login Password:

Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.  Does that fix this?

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Jun 28, 2022 9:20 PM in response to adytos

adytos Said:

"forgot my administrator password: how do i recover my admin password"

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Can't Log in to your Mac?



Try Resetting your Mac Login Password:

Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.  Does that fix this?

Jun 29, 2022 1:28 AM in response to adytos

adytos wrote:

how do i recover my admin password

You can not as the Computer Password is not stored on the computer.


Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


Apple Silicon M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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