How Do I Remove an Administrator from My Mac Without a Password?
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How do I delete an administrator on my Mac?

How to delete an admin account on your Mac computer

  1. Locate Users & Groups on the bottom left. …
  2. Select the padlock icon. …
  3. Enter your password. …
  4. Select the admin user on the left and then select the minus icon near the bottom. …
  5. Choose an option from the list and then select Delete User. …
  6. To ensure no other changes are made, select the padlock once again.

2 дек. 2019 г.

How can I get admin access to a Mac without knowing the current password?

Create a new admin account

  1. Hold ⌘ + S on startup.
  2. mount -uw / ( fsck -fy is not needed)
  3. rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone.
  4. reboot.
  5. Go through the steps of creating a new account. …
  6. After logging in to the new account, go to the Users & Groups preference pane.
  7. Select the old account, press the Reset Password…
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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