How Do I Reinstall My Mac Without Administrator Password?
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First you’ll need to turn off your Mac. Then press the power button and immediately hold down the Control and R keys until you see the Apple logo or spinning globe icon. Release the keys and shortly afterwards you should see the macOS Utilities window appear.

What do I do if I forgot my Mac administrator password?

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.

How do I wipe my Mac and reinstall without a password?

How to Factory Reset: MacBook

  1. Restart your computer: hold the power button > select Restart when it appears.
  2. While the computer restarts, hold down the ‘Command’ and ‘R’ keys.
  3. Once you see the Apple logo appear, release the ‘Command and R keys’
  4. When you see a Recovery Mode menu, select Disk Utility.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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