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How Can I Change the Password for Logging In to a Linux ECS?
Updated on 2023-10-31 GMT+08:00
How Can I Change the Password for Logging In to a Linux ECS?
Solution
- Use the existing key file to log in to the Linux ECS as user root.
- Run the following command to reset the password of user root:
passwd
To reset the password of another user, replace passwd with passwd username.
- Enter the new password as prompted.
New password: Retype new password:
If the following information is displayed, the password has been reset:passwd: all authentication tokens updates successfully
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