[SOLVED] can't enter password in command line

MLMcQuown · 05-08-2020, 05:46 PM

Trying to upgrade to 20.04 from 19.10, I get to the point in the command line that requires a password and the system doesn't respond; the cursor just sits there and when I try to type, nothing happens. I have been having the same problem with my bank account password, so I think there may be a connexion. The bank problem has been going on for awhile.

scasey · 05-08-2020, 06:00 PM

Password entries on the command line are not echoed. You won't see anything happen while you're typing.

Don't have a clue about the bank account password. You should call your bank about that.

ehartman · 05-08-2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MLMcQuown

when I try to type, nothing happens.

As already said: on the console the password isn't echo'd in ANY way.
Only after you pressed the Enter you'll find out if you typed the correct one.