How to set administrator passwords on a computer using Apple Mac OS X

Last Updated: 10/10/08

A new password can be set for any account on a given computer - as long as the users current password is known, or a user is logged in with Administrator privileges.

To set your password follow the steps below.

Step 1

From the Apple Menu or Dock, open System Preferences.

Step 2

Open User Preferences (OS 10.1) or Accounts (OS 10.2, OS 10.3. Select the name of the user and click Edit.

Step 3

At the top of the window select the Password tab. In the password box delete the current password and type in the new password.

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