How to Change Standard User to Administrator in Mac without Admin Password

Changing a standard user to an administrator on Mac typically requires the admin password for security reasons. However, in certain scenarios where the admin password is unavailable, there is a workaround to achieve this change.

Steps to Change Standard User to Administrator:

1. Reboot Mac in Single User Mode: Restart your Mac and hold down Command + S keys to boot into Single User Mode.
2. Mount File System as Read-Write: Once in Single User Mode, type mount -uw / and press Enter to mount the file system as read-write.
3. Change User Type: To change the user type, you need to edit the Directory Service. Type dscl . -append /Groups/admin GroupMembership <username>, replacing <username> with the username of the standard user you want to grant admin privileges.
4. Reboot: After making the changes, type reboot and press Enter to restart your Mac.

It is important to note that this workaround should only be used if absolutely necessary, as it bypasses the standard security protocols for user management on a Mac system. It is advisable to always have access to the admin password for proper user privilege management.

By following these steps, you can change a standard user to an administrator on Mac even without the admin password. Remember to exercise caution and adhere to security best practices when making such changes to your system.