How To Change The Text On The Login Page Mac

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Have you ever wanted to customize the text on your Mac login page? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, I’ll guide you through the steps of changing the text on the login page on your Mac and adding your own personal touch. Let’s get started!

Gathering the Necessary Resources

Before we dive into the process, it’s important to gather the necessary resources. Here’s what you’ll need:

  1. A Mac computer running macOS
  2. Administrator access to your Mac
  3. A text editor of your choice

Modifying the Login Window Text

Now that we have everything we need, let’s start modifying the login window text:

  1. Open the Terminal application on your Mac. You can find it in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder.
  2. Once the Terminal window opens, type the following command and hit Enter: sudo nano /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow.plist
  3. You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. Type it in and press Enter.
  4. A text editor will open with the contents of the login window preferences file. Look for the line that begins with LogoutButtonText or LoginPrompString. This is where you can customize the text on the login page.
  5. Edit the text within the quotation marks to your desired login page text. You can add personal touches or commentary here to make it unique to you.
  6. Once you’re done making your changes, press Control + X to exit the text editor.
  7. When prompted to save your changes, press Y and then press Enter.

That’s it! You’ve successfully changed the text on your Mac login page. Now let’s see the changes in action.

Viewing the Changes

To view the changes you’ve made to the login page text, simply log out of your Mac account and you’ll see the updated text on the login screen. It’s a great way to add a personal touch and make your Mac feel more personalized. Enjoy!

Conclusion

Customizing the text on your Mac login page can give your computer a personal touch and make it feel more like your own. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily modify the login window text and add your own personal touches. So go ahead and make your Mac login page uniquely yours!