You Asked: What Is My Ubuntu Root Password?
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How do I find my root password in Ubuntu?

The procedure to change the root user password on Ubuntu Linux:

  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 –

What is default root password for Ubuntu?

Short answer – none. The root account is locked in Ubuntu Linux. There is no Ubuntu Linux root password set by default and you don’t need one.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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