How to Reset Password on Ubuntu?

Resetting Password on Ubuntu

Forgetting your password can happen to anyone, but fear not! Resetting your password on Ubuntu is a relatively simple process. Follow these steps:

1. Boot into recovery mode by restarting your computer and holding down the Shift key.
2. Once the GRUB menu appears, select 'Advanced options for Ubuntu'.
3. Choose the recovery mode option for the latest kernel.
4. In the recovery menu, select 'Drop to root shell prompt'.
5. Enter the command mount -o remount,rw / to remount the file system with write permissions.
6. Next, use the command passwd your_username to set a new password for your username.
7. After successfully changing the password, reboot your system with the command reboot.

Voila! You've reset your password on Ubuntu. Remember to keep your new password in a safe place!