forgotten passwords

anything · 03-18-2003, 11:44 AM

Is there any way of overwritting old password that were forgotton. The login name I have is correct and the password I have, I think is correct but, then it keeps asking for the (current)UNIX password. Please Help me I've fallen and I can't get in.

Crashed_Again · 03-18-2003, 11:48 AM

As root do:

passwd username

where username is...well obviously the username. You will then be able to enter the new password.

morbius · 03-18-2003, 02:07 PM

when you boot into Linux, at boot time pass the kernel the option "1". for instance, if you use grub as a boot-loader, press "a" for command-line boot and write "linux 1". that will boot you up in runlevel 1, which is single user/maintenance mode. at this stage you will have root privileges without typing the password. then follow normal procedure for password changing.
ps: this can also work if you want to play a joke on your friends and change their root passwords.

anything · 03-18-2003, 02:23 PM

chrashed_again thanks that worked great!!!