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Reset Root Password

Reset Root Password on CentOS & RHEL

1. Reboot and Access GRUB Menu
* Reboot the system.
* During boot, when GRUB appears, press **e** to edit the default kernel entry.
2. Edit the Kernel Boot Parameters
* Find the line beginning with linux16
* Replace:
ro
with:
rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh
3. Boot with Modified Parameters
  • Press Ctrl + X to boot into single-user mode.
4. Access the System
  • Once booted, you'll be at a prompt. Run:
chroot /sysroot
5. Reset Password
  • Enter:
passwd root
  • Set the new password.
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