Locked of new Mac mini not setup as administrator

How can I restart the setup of a new Mac Mini?

Not set me up as administrator and can’t access?


Posted on Dec 1, 2025 1:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2025 2:00 PM

See the following Apple article for details:

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support


Since you are not an admin user, it is unlikely you can use the quick & easy first option "Erase All Content & Settings", but you can certainly try it. You will more than likely need to go to the other option in that Apple article where you use Disk Utility to erase the disk followed by reinstalling macOS.


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Dec 1, 2025 2:00 PM in response to U354Z21

See the following Apple article for details:

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support


Since you are not an admin user, it is unlikely you can use the quick & easy first option "Erase All Content & Settings", but you can certainly try it. You will more than likely need to go to the other option in that Apple article where you use Disk Utility to erase the disk followed by reinstalling macOS.


Locked of new Mac mini not setup as administrator

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