do not have admin password

I just purchased a used iMac (Monterey 12.5) and do not have the admin password. I do I reset admin password?

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 6:47 AM

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Owl-53

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Dec 21, 2022 7:00 AM in response to jeano

You can Not

Belo link is what the Pervious Owner should have done.

If not you will have to do this OR take it back to the Original Owner and have them do it.

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