How to reset your password

1 min. readlast update: 11.04.2025

Resetting Your Password

If you’ve forgotten your password, don’t worry — you can easily reset it through Recovery Mode.

Instructions on how to enter Recovery Mode can be found here.

Once you’re in the recovery menu, follow these steps:

  1. Select “Root” using the arrow keys, then press Enter.
    This will open a terminal window with administrator (root) access.

  2. Reset your password by typing the following command:

    passwd {your-username}
  3. If you’re not sure what your username is, you can see a list of users by typing:

    ls /home
  4. You’ll be prompted to enter a new password, then re-enter it to confirm.

  5. When done, type:

    reboot

    and press Enter to restart your machine.

You should now be able to log in using your new password.

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