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=How to reset the username login password in Ubuntu =

=How to reset the username login password in Ubuntu =

#Boot in a '''recover mode'''.<br>

1. Boot in a '''recover mode'''.<br>

[[file:Grub.png | 400px]]

[[file:Grub.png | 400px]]

#Now select "'''root - Drop to root shell prompt'''" and it will ask you root password (if you configured root password) then press '''Enter'''.

2. Now select "'''root - Drop to root shell prompt'''" and it will ask you root password (if you configured root password) then press '''Enter'''.

[[file:Recovery_mode.png | 400px]]

[[file:Recovery_mode.png | 400px]]

#Now in front of # symbol type '''ls /home'''

3. Now in front of # symbol type '''ls /home'''

#Type following command :'''mount -rw -o remount /'''

4. Type following command :'''mount -rw -o remount /'''

#Then, enter the following command to reset your password:'''passwd <username>'''

5. Then, enter the following command to reset your password:'''passwd <username>'''

#It will ask for new password (2 times) type and press Enter key.

6. It will ask for new password (2 times) type and press Enter key.

#reboot the machine using below command : '''sudo reboot'''

7. reboot the machine using below command : '''sudo reboot'''

#Now try to login with using a new password.<br/>

8. Now, try to login with using a new password.<br/>

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