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macADMIN
# macADMIN
Create a new Mac admin account by restarting the setup assistant
1. Boot into Single User Mode: `Command + S`
2. Mount the drive by typing `/sbin/mount -uw /` then `ENTER`
3. Remove the Apple Setup Done file by typing `rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone` then `ENTER`
4. Reboot by typing `reboot` then `ENTER`
5. Complete the setup process, creating a new admin account.
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