How do I set the admin login password on my macbook pro?

Is there an uncomplicated way to reset the administration password for my computer?

Boot into recovery
Open Terminal from the Utilities menu
Type resetpassword at the prompt and hit enter.
Select drive and user account and reset password.
Do you consider that complicated?

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