0 How to Change the Root Password in Linux

In Linux and other Unix-like operating systems the user "root" is the system super-user. Similar to the administrator account(s) in Windows, root has complete control over the system. The following article will describe how to change the root password in Linux.

Steps

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   Log on as root. This can be achieved by typing "su" or "su root" at the terminal prompt.
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   Enter the current root password. Don't be alarmed if as you type nothing is displayed at the prompt. This is intentional for security reasons.
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   Type the command "passwd" at the root prompt.
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   Enter your new password and repeat it at the confirmation prompt.
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   Logout using the "exit" command
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