Support #899
Reset User Password in Single User Mode on OSX
Description
This is a guide for resetting a users password using single user mode on OSX.
- Boot into single user mode by turning on the computer and holding
*Command + S*
- Check the filesystem for any errors before mounting:
fsck -fy
- Mount the root partition:
mount -uw /
- Load the Apple Directory Service:
launchctl load /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.DirectoryServices.plist
- Change the user, bob, password to SuperSecretPassword:
dscl . -passwd /Users/bob SuperSecretPassword
- Reboot:
reboot