Forgetting your Administrator password on your Mac can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need access to important system settings or software installations. However, there are ways to retrieve or reset your Administrator password on a Mac.

Method 1: Resetting Password using Apple ID

If you have associated your Apple ID with your Mac, you can use it to reset your Administrator password. Follow these steps:

1. Enter the wrong password three times at the login screen.
2. Click on "reset password using Apple ID".
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.

Method 2: Using the Password Hint

When setting up an Administrator password on your Mac, you had the option to create a password hint. If you can remember your password hint, you can use it to recover your password.

Method 3: Using the Terminal

If the above methods don't work, you can also reset your Administrator password using the Terminal. Follow these steps:

1. Restart your Mac and hold down Command + R to enter Recovery Mode.
2. Go to the Utilities menu and select Terminal.
3. Type 'resetpassword' in the Terminal and press Enter.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your Administrator password.