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How Can I Change the Password for Logging In to a Linux ECS?

Updated on 2024-09-26 GMT+08:00

Solution

  1. Use the existing key file to log in to the Linux ECS as user root.
  2. Run the following command to reset the password of user root:

    passwd

    To reset the password of another user, replace passwd with passwd username.

  3. 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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