naxbyte.blogg.se - Mac reset password command line

Unfortunately, for safety reasons, the tool's passcode cannot be reset, which means you may have to create a new login Keychain. Therefore, changing the admin password will result in the system being unable to unlock the login Keychain. The problem is that Keychain – the tool used on Mac computers to save passwords or other credentials – is protected by the same password. Why changing your Mac admin password could be a bad idea? Lastly, type in the new password and add a hint if you like.If it is an admin account, you may have to submit Apple ID's password.

Once the Reset Password assistant is loaded, you should select I Forgot My Password and press Next.

Type resetpassword in the opened Terminal Window and click Return.

After rebooting into the recovery mode, select Utilities and choose Terminal.

The moment it is starting up you should press and hold Command-R until the Apple logo appears.