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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.
