How do I set up a root account?

[jbrown]

Hi All

I've done this before quite a while ago - and have now forgotten how!!

I remember there was an app in Utilities folder that allowed me to set up a root account so I had total control of my system.

I need it again now, but can figure out how - can anyone help?

Cheers All,

 

[nelson.zhu]

Hi All

I've done this before quite a while ago - and have now forgotten how!!

I remember there was an app in Utilities folder that allowed me to set up a root account so I had total control of my system.

I need it again now, but can figure out how - can anyone help?

Cheers All,

10.6 now locate in /System/Library/CoreServices

 

[jbrown]

Thanks - what am I looking for and how do I set up the root account?

Thanks again

 

[VideoFreek]

Follow these instructions (by the way, the root account already exists by default; you merely need to enable it):

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1528

The app you are thinking of is the Directory Utility; in Snow Leopard this no longer exists and it's functions have been integrated into System Preferences.