Reset MacOSX user passwords

Last modified on July 24, 2026 • 1 min read • 19 words
Technology   MacOS X   Command Line  
Technology   MacOS X   Command Line  
  • Boot up with command key and S key pressed (Single user mode) - fsck -fy - mount -uw / - password username
  • Boot up with command key and S key pressed (Single user mode)
  • fsck -fy
  • mount -uw /
  • password username
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