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# Set the Auto Admin Account Password

> Set or change the auto admin account password on managed Mac computers from Iru Endpoint. Rotate the hidden administrator credentials remotely.

<Callout icon="apple" color="#B84A7A" iconType="regular">This guide applies to Mac computers</Callout>

<Note>
  This MDM command requires supervision.
</Note>

### About Auto Admin Account Password

You can change the Auto Admin account password remotely on supervised Mac computers as long as the device is powered on and connected to the network. The Auto Admin account is the MDM-configured administrator that can be optionally created during the Automated Device Enrollment process.

### How It Works

When you set the Auto Admin account password through Iru Endpoint, the command is sent to the device using the MDM protocol. The password gets updated on the device, allowing you to maintain access to the administrative account. This account can be configured in Iru Endpoint inside an Automated Device Enrollment Library item.

<Warning>
  If the device is at the FileVault authentication window, the command will not be received. Additionally, the Set Auto Admin Password MDM command will not update the Auto Admin User's SecureToken (FileVault) password.
</Warning>

## Setting the Auto Admin Account Password

You can issue this command through the **Device Action Menu** while viewing a device record. You'll only see the command if it's applicable for the device based on its enrollment status.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Device Actions">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Select supervised device">
        Select a supervised macOS device from the devices page
      </Step>

      <Step title="Access device action menu">
        Select the device action menu in the upper right-hand corner
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open more options">
        Click the **more (...)** button
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select Set Auto Admin Password">
        Select **Set Auto Admin Password**
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the Password">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Enter new password">
        Enter the new password twice in the modal
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm password change">
        Select **Set Auto Admin Password**
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can check the status of the command in the device activity section.