Forgot Password

If you don’t remember your administrator password, you can reset it using the Mac OS X installation disc.

Insert the Mac OS X installation disc and restart the computer.

When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.

When the Language Chooser appears, select your language and click Continue.

In the Installer, choose Utilities > Reset Password.

Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.

Be sure to change the password for your login keychain to match your new account password so your keychain is unlocked when you log in.