Root Password Reset

[Kans]

Hi All,

Good Day..!

I came to know about debug-shell service which doesn't require password to get root shell prompt.

Can we use the debug-shell to reset the root password instead of going through rescue kernel?

Note: I was able to reset the root password via debug-shell

Thanks

[Chetan_Tiwary_ · Accepted solution]

Yes it can be done.  It is advisable to           mask the service / disable debug-shell.service     after you've finished debugging your boot problems.

[Kans]

Thanks for the response

[Kans · Accepted solution]

For people who are wondering how to do it, please follow below instruction.

1. Interrupt the boot loader by pressing any key (except enter) while booting and press e to edit the default kernel selection

2. Move your cursor to the end of line which begins with word linux and append systemd.debug-shell

3. Press Ctrl+x to save and continue the boot

4. Press Ctrl+Alt+F9 to get the debug shell and then proceed to change the password

5. Press Ctrl+Alt+F1 to switch back to default console TTY1 and login with the new password

6. Run systemctl stop debug-shell.service or perform system reboot to stop the debug-shell

[cyb3rx]

thanks, I didn't know that method

[TM]

I did not either.