How to Recover Admin Password on Mac

Have you forgotten your admin password on your Mac? Or perhaps you've lost it altogether? Don't worry, this process can help you recover your admin password for Mac OS X, even if you don't have FileVault and/or a Firmware password enabled. However, please note that this will only work if you do not have these security measures in place.

The process is relatively simple. Just run through the prompts as if you've forgotten your password, and you should see a list of accounts that can be used to log into your Mac.

To begin, boot your Mac in recovery mode by holding down the Command + R keys while booting up. Once Terminal loads, type the command 'resetpassword' and hit Enter. This will take you inside recovery mode.

In recovery mode, click on Utilities at the top menu bar. While it's loading back, hold down the Command + R keys until it boots to recovery mode.

If you have forgotten your Mac password and are unable to remember it, not even with a hint, please continue reading below. These steps will allow you to create a hint for your Mac user password.

To add a hint to your Mac user password, follow these steps:

1. Add a password hint, which is recommended.

2. Click the Lock Icon at the bottom left corner.

3. Open System Preferences (Apple > System Preferences).

Alternatively, if you have set up a hint and are unable to remember your password, you can request the password hint and see if you can remember your password.

In some cases, companies may require you to log in via Ethernet to their server or network. In these situations, you will need to use a specific username and password combination to gain access. If you're having trouble remembering your username and password, creating a hint for your Mac user password can be helpful.

To create a hint for your Mac user password:

1. Make sure your login window is set up as 'List of users' instead of 'Name and password'.

2. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login options.

If you're not happy with the way your Mac login screen is organized, you can always change your login method to a simpler one by taking the following steps:

1. In most cases, you will be required to type in your username and password every time you need to log in.

2. However, some companies may require strict confidentiality policies, where you are required to have an intrinsic set of username and password combinations to access your Mac computer.

In most home users' cases, Macs are set up to login without the need for a username or password, by simply pressing one button they have access to their Mac and applications, as well as all their data.

How to recover admin password on mac