How Do I Get to the Root User in Linux?
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How do I access root in Linux?

If you’re in the desktop environment, you can press Ctrl + Alt + T to start the terminal. Type. sudo passwd root and press ↵ Enter . When prompted for a password, enter your user password.

How do I change to root user in Linux?

Change user to root account on Linux

To change user to root account, simply run “su” or “su –” without any arguments.

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