How to Turn Standard User to an Administrator on Mac

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to convert standard or managed user accounts to administrator on your Mac for each person you wish to give more privileges.

2. Convert User to Administrator

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
Screenshot of the Apple menu, with System Preferences selected.
  1. Click Users & Groups.
Screenshot of the System Preferences window, with Users & Groups selected.
  1. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.
Lock icon.
  1. Select a standard user or managed user in the list of users, then select “Allow user to administer this computer.”
Screenshot of the Users & Groups window with the Allow user to administer this computer selected with a checkmark.
  1. You've successfully converted the standard user to an administrator.