Set or change the administrative password on your Unix computer

To set or change the administrative password on your Unix computer:

  1. Log in as a limited user.
  2. Use the su or sudo command to run: 
     passwd root

For more, read the passwd man page.

At Indiana University, for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems support, see Get help for Linux or Unix at IU.

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Last modified on 2023-06-27 10:13:07.