Question: How to Reset Ubuntu Password?

How do I reset my Ubuntu 16.04 password?

2 Reset password on single user mode

• Select “Ubuntu” and press e key.
• Add “1” at linux statement. Press Ctrl-x key and kernel will boot.
• After displayed “Press Enter for maintenance”, press Enter key and root shell prompt will start.
• After running exit command, Ubuntu 16.04 will start and you can use reset password.

How do I find my root password in Ubuntu?

How to change root password in Ubuntu

1. Type the following command to become root user and issue passwd: sudo -i. passwd.
2. OR set a password for root user in a single go: sudo passwd root.
3. Test it your root password by typing the following command: su –