Forgot IMac Admin Password: 2 Ways to Reset

If you've forgotten your IMac admin password, don't worry - there are two ways to reset it. Before we dive into the steps, note that if you forgot your Apple ID password, please reset it first through email or security questions.

Method 1: Reset Mac Admin Password with Another Administrator

This method requires another administrator account on your Mac. If you have another available administrator, you can follow these steps:

1. Power on your Mac and select the admin account you want to reset.

2. Type an incorrect password and press Enter. This will prompt a message asking if you want to reset your password using your Apple ID.

3. Restart your Mac with the same admin account selected.

4. Click Change Password and set a new password for the administrator account.

5. Select the admin account in the User List, then click Reset Password next to the account.

Method 2: Reset Mac Admin Password with Apple ID

If you have linked your admin account to your Apple ID on another accessible Mac, you can use this method:

1. Restart your Mac and select the password-forgotten admin account to sign in.

2. Click OK when prompted to create a new keychain if you change the password for this user.

3. Open System Preferences > Users & Groups and remove the lock on editing with administrator password.

4. Power on your Mac and log in with another administrator account, such as 'deger' (in our example).

5. Select the admin account you want to reset and click Reset Password.

What If You Don't Have an Installer Disk?

If you don't have an installer disk, there are still three effective ways to reset your Mac admin password without one:

1. Use another administrator account.

2. Link your admin account to Apple ID on another accessible Mac.

3. Utilize the built-in password recovery utility and terminal.

By following these steps, you should be able to easily reset your IMac admin password and regain access to your device.

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