This brief tutorial is going to show you how to easily reset your forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin.
Let’s face it, some of us do forget our passwords. Unlike Windows, resetting your forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 isn’t too difficult. All you have to do is login to the recovery mode at your boot prompt and reset it.
This short tutorial is going to show you how.
Objectives:
- Reset Your Forgotten Password in Ubuntu 12.04
- Enjoy!
To get started, power on your Ubuntu computer while holding down the Shift Key on your keyboard. At the boot menu (GRUB) select (Recovery Mode)
Then scroll down to root and press Enter.
Next, run the commands below to remount root
mount -rw -o remount /
Finally, run the commands below to create / change your password.
passwd username
Exit and login with your new password.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to reset a forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 using recovery mode?
To reset a forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 using recovery mode, boot your computer while holding down the Shift Key, select Recovery Mode in the boot menu, scroll down to root, remount root using 'mount -rw -o remount /', and change your password using 'passwd username'.
What are the steps to recover lost passwords in Ubuntu 12.04?
To recover lost passwords in Ubuntu 12.04, boot into recovery mode, remount root, and change the password using the 'passwd' command. Remember to exit and log in with the new password.
How can I easily reset my forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin?
You can easily reset your forgotten password in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin by accessing recovery mode, remounting root, and creating or changing your password using the 'passwd' command.
What is the procedure to reset a password in Ubuntu 12.04 if forgotten?
If you've forgotten your password in Ubuntu 12.04, you can reset it by booting into recovery mode, remounting root, and using the 'passwd' command to create a new password.
How do I change my password in Ubuntu 12.04 if I can't remember it?
If you can't remember your password in Ubuntu 12.04, you can change it by entering recovery mode, remounting root, and resetting the password using the 'passwd' command.
What is the quickest way to recover a lost password in Ubuntu 12.04?
The quickest way to recover a lost password in Ubuntu 12.04 is to boot into recovery mode, remount root, and then change the password using the 'passwd' command.
Can I reset my Ubuntu 12.04 password if I've forgotten it?
Yes, you can reset your Ubuntu 12.04 password if you've forgotten it by entering recovery mode, remounting root, and creating a new password using the 'passwd' command.
How to regain access to Ubuntu 12.04 if I've lost my password?
To regain access to Ubuntu 12.04 if you've lost your password, boot into recovery mode, remount root, and reset the password using the 'passwd' command. Then log in with the new password to access your system.
