How to Reset Root Password on FreePBX When Unable to Login

It can be frustrating when you are unable to log in to your FreePBX system due to a forgotten root password. However, there are steps you can take to reset the root password and regain access to your FreePBX. Here's how:

1. Access the server where FreePBX is installed.
2. Locate the console or SSH access to the server.
3. Once you have access to the server, reboot it.
4. During the boot process, you will see the GRUB bootloader menu. Select the FreePBX entry and press 'e' to edit.
5. Locate the line starting with 'linux16' and append init=/bin/bash at the end of that line.
6. Press Ctrl + X to boot with the modified command.
7. You will now be in a root shell without the need for a password. Type passwd to reset the root password.
8. Reboot the system by typing reboot -f.
9. After the system restarts, you can log in to FreePBX using the new root password.

Following these steps should help you reset the root password on FreePBX and regain access to your system. It is important to keep your passwords secure and consider using a password manager to avoid such situations in the future.