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Remove root password in Linux (RedHat)


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Hi Viewers, In this article I’m going to show you how to remove root password.

To remove root password in linux follow these instructions

When System Successfully boot, it will ask for username and password. But you don't know the root's password. To change the root password you need to boot the system into single user mode. 

You can pass the kernel arguments from the boot loader.

Reboot system with alt + ctrl + del key combinations

Press spacebar on Bootloader screen





This will drop you in OS selection screen

Select linux (If you have multibooting then select linux)



From grub boot loader screen select kernel parameter line and press e

In kernel editing mode press space bar and write s in the end of line just after the rhgb quiet and press enter key that will bring in grub bootloader screen



On grub boot loader screen press



This change will tell to boot system in single user mode.
After loading essential modal kernel will drop in rescue mode with root prompt


Now run passwd command to reset root password
and init 5 command to run system in graphic mode or you can just reboot system to on its default run level


Have a Good Day Viewers!!

Note : I've tried this on RedHat Linux. I'm sure it will work on the other linux as well