How to Reset an Admin Password in macOS High Sierra

Are you struggling to reset the admin password on your Mac running macOS High Sierra? You're not alone. Forgetting passwords or needing to help others who have lost theirs is a common issue. Fortunately, there are several ways to resolve this problem.

One approach is to use the Apple ID associated with the account in question to reset the admin password. However, this requires certain conditions to be met: you need to know the email address and password of the Apple ID, as well as have a strong password that you'll remember.

Another option is to create an extra admin account on your Mac if you don't already have one. This will provide a backup in case you ever forget the main admin password.

If you're unable to log out the locked-out admin account, you can use another admin account's username and password to do so. To forcefully log out the other user while restarting, enter an admin username and password.

The easy solution is to restart your Mac, log in with the admin account whose password you know, and proceed from there. However, this method has one drawback: if the locked-out account is still logged in, you won't be able to modify it.

To reset the password from another admin account, follow these steps:

1. Enter the new password, verify it, and (optionally) include a password hint.

2. If necessary, click the lock at the bottom of the window and provide your admin credentials.

3. Select the locked account in the list on the left.

If you have multiple admin accounts with known passwords, you can log into one of these accounts and change the password for the locked account from within System Preferences > Users & Groups.

In summary, resetting an admin password in macOS High Sierra requires knowing the email address and password of the Apple ID associated with the account, creating an extra admin account if necessary, or using another admin account's username and password to log out the locked-out user. By following these steps, you should be able to regain access to your Mac.

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