How to change Mac OSX Password?

 

Resetting a user's password in Mac OS X v10.5 or later
 

  1. Log in with your default account.
  2. From the Apple menu choose System Preferences.
  3. From the View menu choose Accounts.
  4. Select Your username then Click "Change Password..." button (Mac OS X v10.5 or later).
  5. Enter your old password and your new password in both the Password and Verify fields, and add a hint if desired.
  6. If a dialog box appears with the message "Your Keychain password will be changed to your new account password..." click OK.
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