Setting the root password

Last Updated : Nov 15, 2024 |

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You must create a password for the root user ID. Record this password for when you turn the system over to the customer.

Security alert:

Remind the customer to change and record the root password after the system is turned over to them.

Log on as root. You are not prompted for a password.
Enter the following command to assign a password to the root user ID:

passwd root
The system displays the following message:
```
Changing password for user root.
New password: 
```
Enter the new password for the root user ID.
The system displays the following message:
```
Retype new password:
```
Enter the new password for the root user ID a second time.
The system displays the following message:
```
passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.
```

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