If there's another admin account on the Mac, you can easily reset the password for the locked account. This trick comes in handy when a bunch of people are using the same device, and it’s super simple to do. Here’s what you need to do: Log in using the other admin account. ...
5.Type“resetpassword” in the terminal window.Don’t use any space in between the words. 6.Then hit Enter.This will open the Reset Password Assistant screen. 7.Type your password and a hint. Note: If you have several user accounts or an older Mac, you will have to select “forgot a...
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...
NOTE:This will only work if you do not have FileVault and/or a Firmware password enabled in your Mac computer; or if you need to login via Ethernet to your Company’s Server or network. You can use this process to also reset your password for Mac OS X or if you have lost your adm...
please see If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support. and maybe If you can't reset your Mac login password - Apple Support. Reply of 1 How to reset your password on a Macbook Welcome to Apple Support Community A forum where Apple customers help each other with their product...
Don’t despair; you’re not the first person in this sticky situation. In fact, people lose passwords all the time — both to admin and regular accounts. Fortunately, there are multiple methods how to reset admin password on Mac, and you don’t need to be a computer expert to use any...
password grants access to several different systems. In this situation, you may need to reset Keychain on Mac, but before you do, you should be aware of what that means and the difference it will make to the way you use your Mac. If you decide to go ahead, we’ll show you how to...
Click Change. Click Done to finish.Reset Password Using Email, Password, and Security Questions on the WebIf you don't have an iPhone or Mac handy or need to use someone else's device, you can use the Safari web browser on any computer, tablet, or smartphone to reset your pass...
Turn off your computer. Press and hold the power button Click “Options” and select “Continue.” Here’s how you can reset your Mac password in Recovery Mode: Go to “Utilities” in the Apple menu. Select “Terminal.” Type “resetpassword” (a single word), and click “Return.” Na...
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: Shut down your Mac and turn it back on while holding down theCommandand...