how to change root password linux code example
Example 1: change linux user password
#if you dont't have your root password => then don't use sudo command
# passwd <username>
Current password:
New password:
Retype new password:
passwd: password updated successfully
Example 2: replace password root
Step 1: Open a Terminal Window.
Right-click the desktop, then left-click Open in terminal.
Alternately, you can click Menu > Applications > Accessories > Terminal.
Step 2: Change Your Root Password.
In the terminal window, type the following:
- sudo passwd root.