How to Recover Mac Admin Password?

Recovering a forgotten Mac admin password can be done through the Reset Password assistant.

Using Terminal to Reset Your Password

Here's how to access the Reset Password assistant using Terminal, as per the provided reference:

1. Open Terminal:

   • Go to the Utilities menu in the menu bar.
   • Select Terminal.

2. Launch Reset Password:

   • In the Terminal window, type the command resetpassword.
   • Press the Return key. This will open the Reset Password assistant.

3. Proceed with Reset:

   • If prompted to select an admin user whose password you know, click the option "Forgot all passwords?".
   • Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Reset Password assistant to reset your admin password.

Key Takeaways

• The resetpassword command in Terminal is a direct way to access the password reset tool.
• If you don't remember the password for an administrator account, you will need to choose the option to reset all passwords.
• The Reset Password assistant will guide you through the rest of the process.

This approach uses the built-in macOS tools to reset your admin password, ensuring a safe and reliable recovery process.