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#1 2017-10-05 15:59
- fasn
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just change root password but forget what is
i think i just change my root password but i dont' know what to change since i have input so fast as i can not remember what i type
i setup auto login, so i can using system for post help msg. and i don't know how to change the root password as i don't know current password
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#2 2017-10-05 16:14
- q4osteam
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Re: just change root password but forget what is
Use 'sudo' in terminal:
$ sudo passwd
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#3 2017-10-05 16:23
- fasn
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Re: just change root password but forget what is
q4osteam wrote:
Use 'sudo' in terminal:
$ sudo passwd
i dont' know the current password. so i can not use sudo
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#4 2017-10-05 16:43
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Re: just change root password but forget what is
You need to reboot in recovery mode. Just tap 'esc' key at startup and go to 'advanced options' -> run in 'recovery mode'. Root console will open, type:
# passwd <your-username>
to set password.
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