{"id":11751,"date":"2024-02-05T06:25:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=11751"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:02:17","slug":"delete-admin-user-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/delete-admin-user-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Delete Admin User on Mac Without Password [\u2713 Best Way]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Operating a Macbook can be a hassle for new Apple users, especially if it is a secondhand device. As a new owner, you must configure how you want your Macbook to run. Or, if it has the admin account of the old owner, you\u2019ll need to <strong>delete the admin user on your Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac.jpg\" alt=\"How to Delete Admin User on Mac Without Password\" class=\"wp-image-11752 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-delete-admin-without-password-mac-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1067;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the problem with secondhand Macbooks is that you may not know the old user&#8217;s login credentials unless you personally know them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this happens, you\u2019ll have to delete the admin user on your Mac without the password. Luckily, this is possible, and we\u2019ll discuss how you can do it in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-delete-an-administrator-account-on-mac\">Can You Delete an Administrator Account on Mac? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, an administrator account can be deleted on Mac if you have its password or a second admin account. Once<\/strong> <strong>deleted, the account owner can no longer access the Mac. The admin&#8217;s profile can be restored in the future, though, if you decide to keep the admin&#8217;s home folder.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting an administrator account on your Mac is easy if you have the password. However, the deletion process becomes more complicated if you don\u2019t have the password for the admin account you want to delete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-should-you-delete-admin-user-on-mac\">Why Should You Delete Admin User on Mac?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here are reasons why you should delete an admin user on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You Stopped Sharing the Device. <\/strong><br>If you used to share your Mac with others but no longer have to, you can delete the admin user on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You Created a New Admin Account. <\/strong><br>If you have already created a new admin user, delete the other admin user. This will help you avoid confusion in the future.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You Want To Free Up Space. <\/strong><br>Deleting an admin user frees up some space on your Mac, making it run more smoothly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You Want To Make It Secure.<\/strong><br>Removing an admin user on your device lets you decide which individuals cannot access your device. This increases your security because you won\u2019t worry about others seeing private files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above reasons apply, you should consider deleting an admin user on your device. When you delete it, you\u2019re 100% sure only you can access your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-before-deleting-an-admin-user-on-mac\">What to Do Before Deleting an Admin User on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re sure that you need to delete an administrator on your computer, there are several precautions you should take. These precautions will help you prevent lost data or difficulty in accessing your Mac after the original admin account has been deleted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the things you need to do before deleting an admin user on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create Another Admin Account. <\/strong><br>You should have a backup admin account before you delete an admin user. This will allow you to change your computer settings after deleting the other account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Important Documents.<\/strong><br>Apple provides cloud storage for important files. Before you delete an admin, save these documents on the cloud. You can also use Mac cloning software if you don&#8217;t want to lose the data from a MacBook&#8217;s old admin account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Admin\u2019s Home Folder.<\/strong><br>If you do this before removing a user on your Mac, you can restore it if needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have done the above, rest assured that your data can still be accessed even after deleting an admin user.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-admin-user-on-mac\">How to Delete Admin User on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before deleting an admin account on a Mac without its password, it\u2019s best if you first try to retrieve your passcode. This will save you from the nitty-gritty process of rebooting your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important! <\/strong>You can only delete an admin user on your Macbook if you have another admin account. You first need to create another admin account before deleting the other admin user.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the steps to take to delete an admin user on Mac if you remember your old admin account\u2019s password:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-create-a-new-admin-account\">Step 1. Create A New Admin Account<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to create a new admin account on your Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Go to<strong> <em>&#8220;Apple Logo &gt; System Preferences &gt; User &amp; Groups&#8221;.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on the<em> <strong>&#8220;Padlock&#8221; <\/strong><\/em>icon &amp; type your old admin passcode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Click on the <strong><em>&#8220;Add Account&#8221;.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4. Fill <\/strong>in your details on the window that will pop up.<br><br>Make sure that you change the<em> &#8220;New Account&#8221; <\/em>area from <em>&#8220;Standard&#8221; <\/em>to <em>&#8220;Administrator&#8221;.<\/em><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Select <em>&#8220;<strong>Create User&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><strong> <\/strong>to finish the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create and Admin Account on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11753 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/create-admin-account-mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-restart-your-mac\">Step 2: Restart Your Mac<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-log-into-your-mac-with-your-new-admin-account\">Step 3: Log Into Your Mac With Your New Admin Account<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-go-back-to-users-amp-groups\">Step 4: Go Back to &#8220;Users &amp; Groups&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups.jpg\" alt=\"Go to the User and Groups Options on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11754 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-to-mac-user-groups-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-select-the-admin-account-you-want-to-delete-gt-delete-account\">Step 5: Select the Admin Account You Want to Delete &gt; &#8220;Delete Account&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Click Admin Account to Delete on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11755 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-delete-mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Mac will also prompt you to either <em>&#8220;save the home folder in a desk image&#8221;, &#8220;don\u2019t change the home folder&#8221;, <\/em>or <em>&#8220;delete the home folder&#8221;.<\/em> Choose whichever benefits your purpose of deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed the above steps, you\u2019re the sole and new admin of your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can also delete a user or user group on Mac. Find out how on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ph\/guide\/mac-help\/mchlp1557\/mac\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-admin-user-on-mac-without-password\">How to Delete Admin User on Mac Without Password<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the password of the old admin account, you can still delete it as long as you have another admin account that you know the password of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the steps to delete the admin user on Mac without a password:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-add-a-new-admin-account-without-a-password\">Step 1: Add a New Admin Account Without a Password<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to add an admin account without a password:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. Restart<\/strong> your Mac device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Hold the<strong> <em>&#8220;Command&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>&amp; <em><strong>&#8220;S&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>keys when the screen lights up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Enter <strong><em>&#8220;Single-User Mode&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> by typing <strong><em>&#8220;\/sbin\/mount -uw \/&#8221;.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Reboot your Mac by typing <strong><em>&#8220;rm var\/db\/.applesetupdone&#8221;<\/em>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Type<em> <strong>&#8220;reboot&#8221; <\/strong><\/em>&amp; click <em><strong>&#8220;Enter&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> <strong>Set up <\/strong>your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 7. Create a <\/strong>new admin account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Add an Admin Account on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11756 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-admin-account-mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-log-in-to-the-admin-account-you-wish-to-keep\">Step 2: Log in to the Admin Account You Wish to Keep<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-click-system-preferences-gt-users-amp-groups\">Step 3: Click &#8220;System Preferences &gt; Users &amp; Groups&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences.jpg\" alt=\"Go to System Preferences on Your Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11757 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/go-mac-system-preferences-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-select-the-old-admin-gt-delete-account\">Step 4: Select the Old Admin &gt; \u201cDelete Account\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Click Admin Account to Delete on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/click-admin-account-to-delete-mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully deleted the other admin user on your Mac, even without its password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ph\/guide\/mac-help\/mtusr001\/mac\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Support<\/a> has information about how to change users &amp; groups settings on Mac.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-cant-you-delete-an-admin-account\">Why Can\u2019t You Delete an Admin Account? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>You can\u2019t delete an admin account because <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-in\/HT201476\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>automatic login<\/strong><\/a><strong> might be turned on in <em>&#8220;Users and Groups&#8221;<\/em>. You need to disable this feature before deleting an admin account. You also need another admin account for successful deletion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to turn off automatic login:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-go-to-system-preferences\">Step 1: Go to &#8220;System Preferences&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-choose-users-amp-groups\">Step 2: Choose &#8220;Users &amp; Groups&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-click-login-options\">Step 3: Click &#8220;Login Options&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-set-automatic-login-to-off\">Step 4: Set &#8220;Automatic Login&#8221; to &#8220;Off&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Automatic Login on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-11759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/off-automatic-login-mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other users have also encountered this error. Some successfully deleted the admin account of their choice after turning off automatic login.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remember-your-admin-user-password-on-mac\">Remember Your Admin User Password on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Although there\u2019s a way to delete an admin user on a Mac without knowing the password, it\u2019s better to remember your passwords. Write it down or keep a list somewhere secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In worst cases, users even try <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/102664\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">factory resetting their Macbook Pro<\/a> without the password, which is also a complex method. 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