Debian: change root password - how it works
For security reasons, you should regularly change the root password on your Debian. We show you exactly how this works in this practical tip.
Debian: change root password - how it works
- Log on to the Debian server via administrator and open the terminal.
- Now enter the command "su" and then the current root password.
- This means that you log in to the terminal as root. After successful registration, you can change the password.
- Use "passwd" and press [Enter].
- You will now be asked to enter the new password twice. Confirm it with [Enter].
- After that, the root password was successfully changed under Debian.
The next practical tip will tell you how to delete a user in Debian.