Creating a New User on Mac without Admin Password

By Admin
April 22, 2024
5 min read

It can be quite frustrating when you need to create a new user on your Mac but realize that you don't have the admin password. However, there are still ways to achieve this without the admin credentials. Here's how you can create a new user on Mac without the admin password:

  1. Restart your Mac and hold down Command-R to enter Recovery Mode.
  2. From the Utilities menu, select Terminal.
  3. Enter the following command: resetpassword and press Enter.
  4. A Reset Password window will pop up. Choose the hard drive where the user account is located.
  5. Select the user account you want to change the password for.
  6. Enter a new password and a password hint (optional).
  7. Click on Save and then Restart your Mac.
  8. Once your Mac restarts, log in with the new password you just set.
  9. Go to System Preferences → Users & Groups.
  10. Click on the lock icon and enter the new password to make changes.
  11. Click on the '+' icon to add a new user without needing the admin password.
  12. Fill in the details for the new user and click Create User.
  13. You have now successfully created a new user on your Mac without the admin password!

Remember, it's important to always keep track of your admin password to ensure the security of your system. If you ever forget it, the above steps can come in handy to create a new user and regain access to your Mac.

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