- You can only delete an administrator account on oneMaccomputer if you have access to your own administrator account.
- Before you delete an administrator account on aMacMake sure you save all important documents to an external drive or through a third-party cloud service.
- You can also save the administrator's home directoryMaccomputer so that it can be restored later.
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To remove an administrator on yourMaccomputer, you must also have access to a secondary administrator account.
Once you delete an administrator account, the person will no longer have any login informationMac. However, if you choose to save the administrator's home directory, his/her profile can be restored in the future.
Here's what you need to know.
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How to delete an administrator account on your computerMaccomputer
1.On your Mac's home screen, select the System Preferences icon from the bottom menu or search for it using Spotlight.
2.Once you launch System Preferences, look for Users & Groups.
3.Select the padlock icon in the bottom left corner.
4.Enter your login password to unlock the page.
5.Then select the admin user from the list on the left.
6.Select the minus sign under Sign-in options.
7.Select an option from the pop-up menu. To save the administrator's home directory to retrieve their informationrestored in the future, select 'Save the home folder to a disk image'. If you want the admin data to be permanently deleted, select 'Delete Home Folder'. After you select an option, click Delete user.
8.To finish, tap the padlock at the bottom left of the screen to ensure no further changes can be made.
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