How to Change Your Password After Forgetting it in Debian

By Admin
April 22, 2024
3 min read

How to Change Your Password After Forgetting it in Debian

Forgetting your password in Debian can be frustrating, but here's how you can change it:

  1. Boot your Debian system and when you reach the Grub menu, select the 'Advanced options for Debian'.
  2. Choose the recovery mode option which will lead you to a root shell prompt.
  3. Once in the root shell prompt, use the 'passwd' command followed by your username to change the password.
  4. Enter your new password when prompted and confirm it.
  5. After successfully changing your password, reboot your system and log in with your new password.

It's vital to keep your passwords secure and remember them, but following these steps can help you regain access to your Debian system after forgetting your password.

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