How Do I Make Myself Administrator on Mac?
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What to do if there is no administrator on Mac?

You can create a new administrator account by restarting the Setup Assistant:

  1. Boot into Single User Mode: Start/restart your Mac. …
  2. Check and repair the drive by typing /sbin/fsck -fy then ↩ enter – as directed by the on-screen text.
  3. Mount the drive as read-write by typing /sbin/mount -uw / then ↩ enter.

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How do I reset the administrator on my Mac?

Here’s how to do that:

  1. Restart your Mac. …
  2. While it is restarting, press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo. …
  3. Go to the Apple Menu at the top and click Utilities. …
  4. Then click Terminal.
  5. Type “resetpassword” in the terminal window. …
  6. Then hit Enter. …
  7. Type your password and a hint. …
  8. Finally, click Restart.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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