How do I make my Mac user single-user mode?

How do I make my Mac user single-user mode?

Create a new user in Single User Mode (This creates a new Administrator Account)

1. Boot into Single User Mode: Start/restart your Mac.
2. Mount the drive by typing /sbin/mount -uw / then ↩ enter .
3. Remove the Apple Setup Done file by typing rm /var/db/.
4. Reboot by typing reboot then ↩ enter .

What to do if there is no admin on Mac?

Missing Mac Admin Account? Create a New Admin Account in macOS

1. Boot the Mac into Recovery Mode by restarting the Mac and holding down Command+R (Intel Macs) or the Power button (M1 Macs)
2. At the macOS Utilities screen, open Disk Utility.
3. Select “Macintosh HD – Data” from the side bar and choose to “Mount” the Data drive.

How do I change my Mac from standard to administrator?

Convert a standard user to an administrator

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups . Open Users & Groups preferences for me.
2. Select a standard user or managed user in the list of users, then select “Allow user to administer this computer.”

How do I change my account from standard to administrator?

1. Select Start >Settings > Accounts.
2. Under Family & other users, select the account owner name (you should see “Local account” below the name), then select Change account type.
3. Under Account type, select Administrator, and then select OK.
4. Sign in with the new administrator account.

How do I reset my Mac password in recovery mode?

Use Recovery Mode

1. Turn off your Mac.
2. Press the power button whilst holding Command-R.
3. The Mac will boot into Recovery Mode — when you see the load bar appear, you can let go of the keys.
4. Select ‘Disk Utility’ and press Continue.
5. Go to Utilities > Terminal.
6. Enter ‘resetpassword’ and press the Return key.