How to Reset Password on iMac Without Disk

By Admin
April 22, 2024
5 min read

How to Reset Password on iMac Without Disk

Resetting Password on iMac Without Disk

If you've forgotten your iMac password and don't have a disk available for reset, don't worry, there's still a way to regain access to your system.

Follow these steps to reset your password:

  1. Restart your iMac and hold down Command + R keys while it restarts. This will boot your iMac into the recovery mode.
  2. Once in the recovery mode, click on the 'Utilities' menu and select 'Terminal' to open a command prompt.
  3. In the terminal window, type the following command: resetpassword and press Enter.
  4. A 'Reset Password' window will appear. Select your iMac hard drive, choose your username, and enter a new password. Click 'Save'.
  5. Restart your iMac, and you should now be able to log in using the new password.

By following these steps, you can reset your iMac password without the need for a disk.

What is the password problem?

The password problem refers to the challenges and vulnerabilities associated with creating, managing, and securing passwords, which often leads to weak or reused passwords and increased security risks.

By Admin
8 min read

Generate strong passwords tool

Online web, mobile resources for generating strong passwords...

By Admin
10 min read

Did you find this page useful?