If you are a Mac administrator and have forgotten your administrator password, there are a few steps you can take to reset it without having to go through the hassle of resetting your entire computer.
- Open the System Preferences app and click on the Security & Privacy tab.
- In the Password section, click on the Reset button and enter your administrator password in the text field.
- Click on the Reset button and confirm your password by clicking on the OK button.
- The system will now reboot and will be able to start using your new administrator password again.