How to reset the lost password admin

How to reset the password for the admin on my mac?

Restart your mac and hold ⌘R immediately. Keep until the Apple Logo appears. This may take some time for your mac start. Once this is the case, select Terminal in utilities > Terminal to the Menu bar above. Once the terminal appears, type

ResetPassword

A password reset Wizard will appear. Select the appropriate account, and enter the new password. Then tap Save. Then, click the apple logo in the corner, and tap on choose Startup disk. Click on Macintosh HD and press ENTER.

You should now be able to use your new admin password.

Good luck.

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