Method 1: System Settings
The easier and more straightforward method is to use the System Settings. It gives you a graphical user interface, and unless you know the basics of how user accounts work, it is advisable not to tinker around with the other method and use this one instead.
Step 1: Accessing User Controls in System Settings
The first step is to essentially access the user control page where you will find details on all the accounts associated with the device. To do this,
Step 2: Deleting the User Account
After you open Users & Groups, you’ll see a list of user accounts, each with different permissions (like Admin, Standard, or Guest). Remember that you need to be logged into an Admin account to delete any account on the system.
Method 2: Terminal
The second method involves using the Terminal to delete a user account on macOS. The Terminal gives you a command line interface (CLI) to work with and easily communicate with the system software.
Step 1: Access the List of Users on your Mac
To list the total users on your Mac, run the following command on the Terminal. You can open this by searching for it in the Spotlight Search (which can be invoked by pressing Command + Space) or using the Launchpad and searching for “Terminal.” Use the command below to list all the users on your Mac.
Step 2: Delete the User Account
Once you’ve entered the command to list all users on your Mac, you’ll see a huge list of environments and permissions. Ignore them and scroll down to the bottom where you’ll find the username to your actual physical account. Identify the username and then run the command below in Terminal to delete the specified account. After you enter this command, the Terminal will prompt you to authenticate your current account. Once you do that, the specified account will automatically be deleted. If you see your current account name, know the process has been completed.
