Forgot the passwd after the fresh install !? Any idea how to go ahead

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dear community

forgot the passwd after the fresh install !? Any idea how to go ahead.
note i have the LxQT - if this is of any interest!?

  • what can i do now ?!
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Chroot in from the install media and change the password:

sudo passwd <user name>
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You might consider a paper and a pencil next time ;0

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If one does that why even have a password. :thinking:

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If one can’t remember between install and first login, then one must do ‘the necessary’ action.
And I have been there…lol.

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hi there - many many thanks for all the great hints

arrgh - youre right -. but i have been away 2 weeks … :face_with_peeking_eye:

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Just to use sudo :wink:

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thank you so much

did it - fixed it. And you folks deserve a big big thank - your e true heros to me!!

this community is one of the best experiences i ever made in the whole net!!

keep up your awesome work - i never ever will choose another distro - since this is the best
with the awesome - brave and gentle supporters…

have a great day :wink:

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