How to Reset Ubuntu Password 16.04

Forgetting your Ubuntu password can be a frustrating experience, but don't worry, there is a way to reset it and regain access to your system.

Here are the steps to reset your Ubuntu password on version 16.04:

1. Start your Ubuntu system and press Esc when the Grub menu appears.
2. Choose the Advanced options for Ubuntu and select the kernel you want to boot into.
3. Press e to edit the boot parameters.
4. Find the line starting with linux and add init=/bin/bash at the end of that line.
5. Press Ctrl + X to boot with the modified settings.
6. After booting into a root shell, remount the filesystem with mount -o remount,rw /.
7. Now, you can reset the password using the command passwd your_username.
8. Enter your new password twice when prompted.
9. Reboot your system with reboot -f and you should be able to log in with your new password.

Remember to keep your password in a safe place or use a password manager to avoid this situation in the future!