MacOS
Mac startup key combinationsâ
Single-user modeâ
To access single-user mode, power on the device while holding the Command + S
buttons on the keyboard at the same time. Continue holding until a white text appears on the screen, and you are presented with a root terminal - no password required.
info
If the device is encrypted with FileVault, a password is required.
Recovery modeâ
Reboot and press Command + R
.