Forgetting your Ubuntu password can be a frustrating experience, but fear not, there are ways to reset it and regain access to your system. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you reset your Ubuntu password:
- First, boot into recovery mode by restarting your computer and holding down the Shift key.
- Once in recovery mode, select the 'root' option to drop into a root shell prompt.
- Next, remount the filesystem in read/write mode by running the command
mount -o rw,remount /. - Now, you can reset the password for the desired user account by using the command
passwd username, replacing 'username' with the actual username. - Enter your new password and confirm it when prompted.
- Finally, reboot your system by running the command
reboot, and you should now be able to log in with your new password.
Remember to keep your new password in a secure place to avoid future login issues.
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