I can not remember my admin password

Resetting or changing a password:
For Snow Leopard or earlier: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
For Lion or later: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6022
This is also useful:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3463233&olo=email
If it's running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, insert a Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the Option key held down, click on it, and use the Reset Password utility.
If it's running Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, restart with the Command and R keys held down, open the Terminal, and use the resetpassword command:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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I've had my iMac put away for about a year, now I can not remember the admin password upon startup. And I don't have the installation cd's (of course)! Is there any way to re-boot, re-do, get into my Mac to change it. I don't remember it even w/ the hint

I've had my iMac put away for about a year, now I can not remember the admin password upon startup. And I don't have the installation cd's (of course)! Is there any way to re-boot, re-do, get into my Mac to change it. I don't remember it even w/ the hint

Call Apple with the Serial and they will send you the ones that came with the Mac. Or search the Net.

HT201240 I can not remember my admin password...how do I reset

using OS X version 10.9.2?

Hi Cindy...
You can use your Apple ID to reset your admin password > OS X: Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password
Or, there's an alternative > Reset the user password in OS X Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks: Apple Support Communities

I can't remember my admin password for one of my iMacs. I'm locked out! What are my options?

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Hello I have a IMac OS X 10.9. 4 serial number is: YM*****ZE2 and I can not install the admin password I have tried the system and typed: appeared what I do?

Hello I have a IMac OS X 10.9. 4 serial number is: YM*****ZE2 and I can not install the admin password I have tried the system and typed:
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launchctl load /System/Libary/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.Directoryservice.plist
appeared: launchctl: Couldn´t stat(''/Sytem/Libary/Launchdaemons/com.apple.DirectoryServices.plist''): No such file or directory
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If the user account is associated with an Apple ID, and you know the Apple ID password, then maybe the Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
Otherwise*, start up in Recovery mode. When the OS X Utilities window appears, select
Utilities ▹ Terminal
from the menu bar at the top of the screen—not from any of the items in the OS X Utilities window.
In the window that opens, type this:
res
Press the tab key. The partial command you typed will automatically be completed to this:
resetpassword
Press return. A Reset Password window opens. Close the Terminal window to get it out of the way.
Select your startup volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name) if not already selected.
Select your username from the menu labeled Select the user account if not already selected.
Follow the prompts to reset the password. It's safest to choose a password that includes only the characters a-z, A-Z, and 0-9.
Select
 ▹ Restart
from the menu bar.
You should now be able to log in with the new password, but your Keychain will be reset (empty.) If you've forgotten the Keychain password (which is ordinarily the same as your login password), there's no way to recover it.
*Note: If you've activated FileVault, this procedure doesn't apply. Follow instead these instructions.

I can not remember my icloud password. I would like to recover it but the difficulty is my apple id and Icloud have differnt passwords and the links for recovery all work only to chnage my apple id password.

I can not remember my icloud password. I would like to recover it but the difficulty is my apple id and icloud have different passwords and the links for recovery all work only to change my apple id password. SO how do I recover the icloud password?

An Apple ID is used for everything (including this site) and including iCloud. See the quote below from https://appleid.apple.com/
There is no such thing as an iCloud password but it is possible that you have 2 Apple IDs and you are using one of them for iCloud.
An Apple ID is your user name for everything you do with Apple: Shop the iTunes Store, enable iCloud on all your devices, buy from the Apple Online Store, make a reservation at an Apple Retail Store, access the Apple Support website, and more.

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I can not remember the original password for my express or extreme. Help!

You have two basic choices: 1) Perform a "soft" reset on either base station which will temporarily disable any passwords (base station or security) for 5 minutes to allow you enough time to use the AirPort Utility to change them, or 2) Access your passwords using the Keychain Access utility.

I can not remember my login password what can i do

I can not remember my login password what can i do?

Hi Amanda,
If it's not a Firmware PW, then...
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Utilities from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access the Menubar at top.
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Reset Password.

My daughter can not remember her ipad password. Went into itunes to reset her password and it wants a password which we do not have!!!!! How do we reset a password for her ipad?

Have a disabled ipad due to my daughter can not remember her password. Went into itunes to reset password and it says we need a password....which we do not have. How do we reset her password?

Restore, if iTunes will let you. Everything except the password will be restored. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. Be forewarned that it takes a long time. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore and you have IOS-6 or lower, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. If you have IOS-7, read this.

I can't remember my admin password, what can I do? Help!

I am having trouble remembering my admin password. Is there a way I can reset it?
Please help!

Resetting User Password in Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks & Yosemite
Boot into your Recovery Partition by holding down the Command and R keys whilst booting.
When the Recovery screen appears, go to the Utilities menu and open Terminal.
In Terminal, type:
resetpassword
...a small app will open and allow you to choose the user for whom you want to change the password. If you are the admin, be certain that you choose your admin user. Type in your new password twice and give yourself a good hint. Click OK (or Done or whatever) and reboot, enjoying the use of your new, hopefully memorable, password.
Good luck,
Clinton

My daughter can not remember her ipod password and it has been disabled, what can I do

My daughter put in a new password and can not remember it. She has tried multiple times to log back in but now it states it is disabled and to go to itunes. Any suggestions to how to open her ipod? She does not have her own itunes account and uses mine and my husbands.. will this be an issue

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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Can't remember my Admin password on iMac 10.5.8

Hi everyone. I am running into a major issue. I cannot remember my iMac admin password (10.5.8) and I have tried everything that was suggested on this website along with multiple other sites.
When I startup my iMac it automatically logs onto my admin desktop (no password, etc.) I want to install something and I cannot make changes to my account because I can't remember my password. I have tried rebooting with command + S and whenever I enter in the commands, I either get error messages or am told the commands are not recognized. Any advice would be really appreciated. I do not have the original CDs. I am able to log onto a Standard and Guest account- just can't install anything because they're not the Admin account.
Driving myself crazy. Please help!

Forgot Your Account Password
For Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks
    Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
     When the menubar appears select Terminal from the Utilities menu.
     Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow
     instructions in the dialog window that will appear.
     Or see:
       Reset a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password
       OS X Mountain Lion- Reset a login password,
       OS X Mavericks- Solve password problems,
       OS X Lion- Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
For Snow Leopard and earlier with installer DVD
     Mac OS X 10.6- If you forget your administrator password,
     OS X- Changing or resetting an account password (Snow Leopard and earlier).
For Snow Leopard and earlier without installer DVD
    How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc | MacYourself
    Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD — Tech News and Analysis
    How To Create A New Administrator Account - Hack Mac

HT1495 i have an old apple id using an old email address how can i sync this one with my new id as i can not remember my old password

i have an old Apple id using an old email address how can i sync this when i can not remenber the password wwith my new account

You'll have to contact iTunes store support to see if they can help you with this: http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html.

ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive - I can not change Default admin password

I followed all the instructions from the manual guide but the password cannot being changed.
enter in admin mode, then hold lock plus 9 until led flash in blue
input a new password (of course between 8 and 16 digits lenght)
then the led flash in green three times, but then the led flash in blue and then flash in red and then in blue again as the password had wrong length.
The manual does not provide furthe action to troubleshoot.
is the device wiht defect?
Any hint would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marceloap

Hello Denmark calling.
Solution for you’re:
ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive problem.
In order to set the Admin pass, you will have to do the following
1. Press 0+OK for 5 sec, enter "12345678" and OK       = BLUE LED   (Admin mode)
2. Press OK+9                                                                        = BLUE LED flashes
3. Enter admin code with correct fashion, and then OK = BLUE LED flashes   (and now most important)
4. Re-enter admin code, and OK                                        = BLUE LED.
This must be done before attempting to change user password. (Obvious reasons)
For User code change.
This can be changed by accessing the admin mode first = BLUE LED
And then
1+OK                                                                                            = BLUE LED flashes
Re-enter user code and OK                                                    = BLUE LED
For User code and Admin code there is not mentioned any reference online reference supplied by Lenovo, which tells the new proud owner the correct way to alter standard codes.
But let it be said that in my humble opinion this is a (almost) great product (SSD would make the difference for me personally)
Hopes it helps
TaR

HT6022 I can't remember my admin password :(

I have an iMac desktop using OS X 10.9.1 We purchased it and had files moved from our old imac to this one and the company that moved the files must have created the admin account when they started it up...now i don't know what my password is...how do i reset it?

Resetting or changing an account password:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html

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