Need to reset password but Recovery Mode requires password

Hi I have a mac book pro retina display, I need to reset the admin password but I cannot use Command+R or option on start up because they both require a password. Any help would be appreciate
Thanks,
Alex

see: Check for a firmware password
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To what password are you referring? Do you mean your user account's admin password? Or do you mean the master password for File Vault or do you mean a Firmware Password?
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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.
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