In this article, we will discuss how to change the root user account password on Mac OS X. It is important to note that this guide is specifically for advanced Mac users who require an administrator account for troubleshooting or administrative purposes. Changing the root password can be useful in certain situations and is not the same as changing the password for regular administrator users.
Changing the Root Password on a Mac using the Directory Utility
- From the Apple menu, go to “System Preferences” and click on “Users & Groups”.
- Click on the lock icon in the corner and enter your administrator password.
- Select “Login Options”.
- Click on the “Join” button next to “Online Account Server” and then click “Open Directory Utility”.
- Authenticate again by logging in as an administrator.
- In the Edit menu, choose “Change Master Password”.
- Enter the old root password and confirm the new root password to complete the password change.
Alternatively, you can access the Directory Utility directly from the command line using the following syntax: open /System/Library/CoreServices/Directory Utility.app/
Remember that when changing the administrator password, you will need to enter the new password each time the sudo command is used or when logging in directly as the administrator. This applies to any root access, whether it’s through the command line or the Mac OS X interface.
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