Setting the root password

Last Updated : Nov 15, 2024 |
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Keywords:
You must create a password for the root user ID. Record this password for when you turn the system over to the customer.
Other:
Remind the customer to change and record the root password after the system is turned over to them.
  1. Log on as root. You are not prompted for a password.
  2. Enter the following command to assign a password to the root user ID:
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    passwd root
    STEP RESULT:
    The system displays the following message:
    Changing password for user root.
    New password: 
  3. Enter the new password for the root user ID.
    STEP RESULT:
    The system displays the following message:
    Retype new password:
  4. Enter the new password for the root user ID a second time.
    STEP RESULT:
    The system displays the following message:
    passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.