My name is Eric and I have been working with various computer systems for over 4 decades but I am still learning new systems all the time and Macs are my newest endeavor. I just learned how to reset my password using Mac Terminal and I want to share my findings with you. Continue read...
Your Apple ID is one of the simplest ways to regain access to your computer if you’ve forgotten your Mac login password. Although it might not be immediately evident how to use your Apple ID to reset your password, don’t worry — the instructions below will guide you clearly. Ensure th...
4. Reset Password in Terminal to Fix Locked Out of MacBook If nothing else works, you can reset the password from the Terminal of your MacBook. However, you will need first to enter theMac Recovery Mode. The steps to enter Recovery Mode vary based on the models. Choose the steps based...
Now once you are in recovery mode go to Utilities > Terminal, then type 'resetpassword' as shown here. You will then get an option to reset your login password. However, you will no longer have access to any other passwords stored on your Mac (Keychain) as it's locked with your fo...
Restart your Mac. While it’s loading back, hold down theCommand+Rkeys until it boots torecovery mode. Once inside recovery mode, click on Utilities at the top menu bar. Then click on Terminal. Once Terminal loads, type the command “resetpassword” and hit Enter. ...
In the Terminal window typeresetpasswordand press Enter. Use the Reset Password utility to select your hard drive, choose your user account, and enter a new password. Reset Lion password with Single User mode Anyone running Mac OS X Lion can take advantage of this method: ...
To do this, restart your MacBook and hold down the Command + R keys until the Apple logo appears. This will boot your MacBook into recovery mode, where you can select "Utilities" and then "Terminal." In the terminal window, type "resetpassword" and press Enter. This will bring up a...
Way 1: Use One Admin Account to Reset Another Admin Account Since Mac OS X 10.4, Apple allows system administrators to change one admin password from another admin account. IT pros welcome this because it allows them to easily help less experienced users without having to resort to using more...
Here's how to reset your Mac admin password: Restart your Mac > Press and hold Command + S until you see white text on a black screen. This indicates you've entered Single User Mode. Once the terminal appears, type mount -uw / > Press Return. Next, type rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone...
In the Terminal window typeresetpasswordand press Enter. Use the Reset Password utility to select your hard drive, choose your user account, and enter a new password. Reset Lion password with Single User mode Anyone running Mac OS X Lion can take advantage of this method: ...