In this article, we’ll talk about how to Delete User Account on Mac and how to bring that user back if you need to. First, let’s look at how to get rid of an admin or regular user account. You can share your MacBook with your family if you set up multiple user accounts on it. This also gives each user a private, customizable experience on the same device.
But if a family member gets a new MacBook and no longer needs to use yours, you might want to delete the user on Mac to make room. The above tutorial should make it easy to delete an admin account, but if you are having trouble, there are some things you can check to make sure everything goes as planned.
If you can’t click on the accounts on the left or make any changes, make sure the lock at the bottom left is open. You should use the admin password, not the Apple ID password, to open the lock.
Steps to Delete User Account on Mac
- On your Mac, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen. Click System Preferences, and then click Users & Groups. You’ll see a list of current users to the left — if you’re the administrator, you’ll see the word Admin below your account name.
- Click the lock icon to make changes, and enter the administrator name and password.
- Select the user or group you want to delete, then click the – (minus) button below the list. However, if the user you are trying to delete is logged on to the Mac, you won’t be able to delete them.
- A window will appear with three options: Save the home folder in a disk image, Don’t change the home folder, and Delete the home folder. Here are the differences:
- Click Delete user.
FAQ
How do I manage user accounts on a Mac?
Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen on your Mac. Click System Preferences, then click Users & Groups. On the left, you’ll see a list of current users. If you’re the administrator, the word Admin will be next to your account name.
Where is my user account on my Mac?
If you can’t remember your account name, open a Finder window and choose Go > Home. At the top of the Finder window, next to the house icon, is your account name.
How do I delete a user in Mac terminal?
- Follow the command to Delete a User Account. $ sudo /usr/bin/dscl . – delete /Users/<USER_ACCOUNT> $ sudo /usr/bin/dscl . – delete /Users/dylan.
- List all User Accounts. $ /usr/bin/dscl . – list /Users.
- Show a User Account Information.
How do I change my admin account on Mac Terminal?
Use the sudo command to run commands as if you were the superuser. sudo stands for superuser do. You are asked to enter the current user’s password. After asking you for the password for adminUsername, a new shell for that user is opened.