What is the default password for root user?

What is the default password for root user in Linux?

During installation, Kali Linux allows users to configure a password for the root user. However, should you decide to boot the live image instead, the i386, amd64, VMWare and ARM images are configured with the default root password - “toor”, without the quotes.

How do I find my root password?

The procedure to change the root user password on Ubuntu Linux:1Type 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 -

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 .

What happens if I forgot the root password?

Enter the following: mount -o remount rw /sysroot and then hit ENTER. Now type chroot /sysroot and hit enter. This will change you into the sysroot (/) directory, and make that your path for executing commands. Now you can simply change the password for root using the passwd command.