Reset Your Forgotten Password Quickly Ubuntu

If you have forgotten your Linux Password, many peoples face this problem you are not alone.

Note : Protect your Grub Entries with Username and Password.

So, first step to is Boot in to Recovery Mode.

After some processing. Now select "root - Drop to root shell prompt" and press ok.

If you forgot your username enter this command to know # ls /home

In Linux case is sensitive about username and password. If you Have upper case then you need to enter same letters.

 

Now enter following command to reset your password. # passwd [ username ]

For Ex. # passwd wish

Now enter your new password and confirm it. Reboot PC with this command. # reboot -h now