sysadminctl

CautionManage macOS users

sysadminctl -addUser <name> -password -

Creates/deletes users and resets passwords — the current supported CLI for kitting and rescues.

Examples

sysadminctl -resetPasswordFor taro -newPassword -Reset a password interactively

Syntax

sysadminctl -addUser n [-admin] / -deleteUser n / -resetPasswordFor n

Before you run it

Delete or reset accounts only after verifying identity and getting approval.

Related commands

dsclQuery Directory Services
useraddCreate a user

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