Skip navigation.

Contridentuallity

Not a fact, a theory!?

Change root password and login as root - Linux Ubuntu Dapper 6.06

Tuesday, 26. September 2006, 17:57:37

, , ,

By default when you install Ubuntu Dapper Drake, you won't have access to the root account. You can easily change/edit the root password and execute terminal commands as root.

Open up the terminal by going to 'Applications > Accessories > Terminal' from the start menu.

Some of these commands will ask you for a password. When it does, simply use your main account password. That will do the trick.

Change the root password :
sudo passwd root


Become root :
su


And that's it! :wink:
You now have root access from the terminal, and you can also log in as root with the username "root" and the new password you created.

Installing an SMTP server on Linux (Ubuntu)PHP - List of countries from MySQL database (output Smarty)

Comments

ramusk 12. May 2008, 10:57

Hi,


I am not able to remember this password so i want to change my login user password so please help me.



Regards,

Ramu.S.K.

Write a comment

You must be logged in to write a comment. If you're not a registered member, please sign up.

Download Opera, the fastest and most secure browser

Photos

IMGITQEGHGJ5R.jpg15-03-07_1959.jpg14-06-07_2245_2.jpg15-12-06_1244.jpg15-03-07_2009.jpg20-03-07_2044.jpg26-07-06_1641.jpg
December 2009
S M T W T F S
November 2009January 2010
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31

Scriptlance Projects

    My Site(s)

    • Contrid Intelligence

      My personal portfolio and web development site

    • Tribulant

      Tribulant is a site which offers a range of PHP, MySQL and JavaScript scripts for everyday online use to make management a breeze.

    • Lost-in-Code Forums

      A forum for developers and programmers whom are either seeking for help or whom are willing to help others.

    • Contridentuallity

      My other blog

    • Fifteen29

      Fifteen29 provides freelancers with articles, news, project feeds and more...

    • FLVVideoPlayer

      Flash FLV Video Player application for sale

    • Whois Lookup Search

      Do a whois search for domain names to see if they are available or not.

    Sites I've Built

    • PcSnoopOnline

      A website which sells keylogger and stealth monitoring software.

    • RevoCash

      An online exchange site for EG and VM.

    • JRExchange

      e-Gold exchange site which allows members to buy and sell e-Gold via bank wire.

    • RevoClix

      Contextual Advertising Site

    • CalBBQ & Spas

      eCommerce site which sells harware, barbeques, outdoor furniture, etc...

    • IslandBBQ

      A showcase for palapas, bbq's, etc...

    • Jankit Flash

      A flash animations and games site

    Recommended Sites

    • Scriptlance

      Freelance programming, graphic design, writing, etc...

    • Getafreelancer

      Freelance programming, graphic design, writing, etc.

    • MoneyBookers

      The most reliable and user-friendly payment processor around

    Getafreelancer

    • DZOIC Handshakes Plant Photo Database by greenguru

      I need a module created for DZOIC Handshakes that looks and functions like the following: http://www.monrovia.com/learn/plant_catalog/search.php?search_term=&search_category[]=13 The user (only... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: PHP, Website Design)

    • Nonpublic project #289988 by bsystem

      The project is Nonpublic. Description can be read only by registered users. (Budget: $30-250)

    • PHP / Payment Clearing Gateway Registration Module ...

      I have the framework for a registration and credit card processing module that I need fixed. The module utilizes the Payment Clearing Gateway (paymentclearing.com) and is written in PHP language. I have the necessary api keys, etc... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: PHP, Script Installation, Website Design)

    • Article Rewriting $2.50 each by Sulphur15

      Hello GAF bidders I am looking for more writers. Please only bid if you are reliable and willing to take on work for the long term. I would prefer not to take on any writers that just want one off... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Copywriting)

    • Fantasy Football Web Site (PHP/MySQL) by RichHead

      I need to find someone who can develop from a spec. (46 pages) an interactive fantasy football application. I need this to be on a fixed price basis AND I need to know how long this will take. PLEASE... (Budget: $250-750, Jobs: PHP)

    Scripts

    Tribulant Scripts