Forgotten admin password blocks old Mac mini remote setup
r/macminiJul 7, 2026 · 6d ago
The old Mac mini still allows , but the admin password has been forgotten after moving from an older desktop. Adding the Mac mini to a requires . The practical question is whether the simplest path is to move the files out first and then reformat the Mac mini.
Key points
Files can still be read, but the admin password is missing.
requires .
One possible path is exporting files and reformatting the Mac mini.
A needs a clear backup and recovery plan before remote use.