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How to reset the login password in Ubuntu 16.04

To reset the login password in Ubuntu 16.04

Did you forget your Ubuntu Login Password? Do not worry, you can easily reset it. This tutorial will inform you about the method to reset your Ubuntu Login password via single user mode.

To reset the login password

If you forgot your passord, restart your Ubuntu machine.


While your system is rebooted, press the " shift” key to access the grub menu. Choose Ubuntu from it.

And press the letter “ e" on your keyboard. It lets you to edit the commands.


Place the mouse on the boot line to remove it.

Replace the bootline with " rw init=/bin/bash”

Once it is done, press f10 or ctrl+x to start the boot process

Now you are in Single User Mode.

Use the“ passwd” command to reset the password.

Your password is reset. reboot your machine and enter your new password.

Tag : Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
Do my users have to be registered before they can use a password reset?
A
No. If you define enough authentication information on their behalf, users don't have to register.
Password reset works as long as you have properly formatted the data stored in the appropriate fields in the directory.
Q
How can i change my password?
A
If you want to change your current password, you are able to do this from the cogwheel icon on the Profile Settings page.
Q
I forgot/lost my password. How do I reset it?
A
If you have 2FA enabled, you can’t reset your password, you need to contact us at support@algolia.com to recover your account.
Q
Did you forget your Ubuntu Login Password?
A
you can easily reset it. This tutorial will inform you about the method to reset your Ubuntu Login password via single user mode
Q
How to reset the login password?
A
If you forgot your password, restart your Ubuntu machine.
While your system is rebooted, press the " shift&rdquo key to access the grub menu. Choose Ubuntu from it.