Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces Press Return key Follow the prompts and remember the New Password (1) Reply User profile for user: dialabrain dialabrain User level: Level 10 128,309 points Dec 2, 2024 1:24 AM in response to char...
When dragging files to the trash you are prompted for a password Cause Sometimes when moving files or folder the permission are not carried over. Solution You will need to re-take ownership of the trash folder. Method 1 Click on the Spotlight (magnifying glass in top right), type “Termina...
MAC BOOK ASKING FOR USERNAME AND PASSWORD AFTER START UP I noticed when I would go to close tabs/windows I would only have the option to quit and keep windows instead of just quit. So I decided to restart my computer. When I restarted it, I logged in as normal but for some reason I...
Step 9: Once you press Enter, a new window will pop up asking for password that you want to set to your zip file. Step 10: Enter the password you want to set and press “OK”. Step 11: Your zip folder will be protected with a password. Bonus Tip: Remove Encrypted ZIP File Passw...
Step 3.Opt for the "Terminal" after pulling down the utility menu option. Step 4.Type "resetpassword" once the Terminal window pops up, and tap the return key. Step 5.You may start the Recovery Assistant and restore your Mac's user password. Select a hint, enter the newly created pass...
On a related note, if your Mac is asking you for your iCloud login, or Apple ID, then read aboutwhat to do if you forget your Apple ID password. Alternatively, if you have forgotten the password to the admin account on your Mac you may also find this article helpful:How to change ...
In the Terminal window, type: resetpassword If you’re asked for an admin password, click ‘Forgotten all passwords?’ Click Deactivate Mac and then Deactivate to confirm. If an Activation Lock window appears, type in your Apple ID and password. In the next window, type your new password ...
In theNamesection, provide your hard drive with a name and clickErase. Before macOS erases the drive, it displays a dialog box asking for a password. Enter apasswordthat is easy to remember yet difficult to crack for others. Don’t forget to provide a Password Hint. Disk Utility completes...
either as a startup disk, or as a data or backup disk. This means that a random person cannot just connect a disk to your Mac and boot the computer. When you first plug a drive into your Mac, you will see a dialogue asking for your password and ensuring that you trust that...
You will see a prompt asking for your administrator details. Unlike the usual prompts you see on macOS, this one won't have your username filled in by default. So, type both your username and password in the given fields and clickAllow. The Terminal app will display the password for the ...