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Here's how to Reset Mac admin password with single user boot.

Below is an example of a script file that you can reset your Mac admin password:

#!/bin/bash

# This script will reset the admin password on a Mac.

# Get the username of the account that you want to reset the password for.
username=$1

# Reset the password.
passwd $username

# Reboot the Mac.
reboot

i. Mac Single User Mode is a special startup mode that can be used to troubleshoot problems with your Mac. It loads the Mac operating system into a minimal text-based environment, with no graphical interface and no drive volumes mounted on startup.

To enter Single User Mode, hold down the Command and S keys at startup. You will see a black screen with white text. Once you are in Single User Mode, you can use the following commands:

* **mount:** Mounts a drive volume.
* **dismount:** Dismounts a drive volume.
* **fsck:** Checks the file system for errors.
* **reboot:** Restarts your Mac.

Single User Mode is a useful tool for troubleshooting problems with your Mac. If you are having problems with your Mac, you can try entering Single User Mode to see if that helps.

ii. You do not need to use a password in Single User Mode on Mac. The password is not required to log in to Single User Mode because it is a special startup mode that does not require authentication.

iii. To use Single User Mode on Mac without password, you can follow these steps:

1. Restart your Mac.
2. Hold down the Command and S keys at startup.
3. You will see a black screen with white text.
4. Type in the following command:

```
mount -uw /
```

5. Press Enter.
6. Type in the following command:

```
reboot
```

7. Your Mac will restart and boot into Single User Mode.

You will not be asked for a password when you boot into Single User Mode.

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