User level: Level 1 (21 points)I have forgotten the administrator password for my ex-wife's MacBook Air. How can I retrieve this or reset the admin password on her MB Air?? Help!!
Posted on Sep 20, 2026 11:44 AM
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 20, 2026 12:29 PM in response to bjy2011
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 20, 2026 1:06 PM in response to bjy2011
I believe there are enough paths (“if”s) in the article that your path will be included. I have not tried this, so I cannot guarantee the results. If I had this scenario, this is the article I would rely on for guidance.
User level: Level 1 (21 points)Sep 23, 2026 8:13 AM in response to sberman
HI, wanted to get back to you ... I decided that I would not try from the link you suggested, just for the reason that I do not want to be responsible for any unforgivable "mistakes" that might happen on my ex-wife's MB Air.
However, I am appreciative of your response and suggestion. Thank you for being part of this Community!
User level: Level 1 (21 points)Sep 20, 2026 12:53 PM in response to sberman
Thanks for responding, but will this also work for the forgotten ADMIN password? Her login pwd works, but I cannot find the password that I had setup 3 years ago as the administrator on her MB Air.
User level: Level 1 (21 points)Sep 20, 2026 1:33 PM in response to sberman
I'll see if that might work & will respond one way or another.
Thank you!
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 23, 2026 11:22 AM in response to bjy2011
Thanks for the update. I hope things work out well for you.
Enjoy your Apple gear.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361391