What do I do if I forgot my root password?

How can I get root password?

How to change root password in Ubuntu1Type the following command to become root user and issue passwd: sudo -i. passwd.2OR set a password for root user in a single go: sudo passwd root.3Test it your root password by typing the following command: su -

What is the default password for root?

By default root does not have a password and the root account is locked until you give it a password.

Is root password Same as user password?

Root is an unparalleled special account, your user account is just an arbitrary user account (likely set up with admin privileges by default). The user password is associated only with the user account, but can likely be used to perform root-level tasks by using sudo .

How can I change the password for root?

Resetting the Root Password1Log in to the server with the root user using your existing password.2Now, to change the password for the root user, enter the command: passwd root.3On the new password prompt, provide the new password a couple of times and then hit enter.4The root user's password has now been changed.