How to change your server's password?

Here is a step-by-step guide to changing your server's password.

Method 1:

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, and it will direct you to the page where you can find the lock, sign out, change password, and task manager options. Then, click the "Change Password" option.
  • On the next page, change the password and confirm it.

Method 2:

  • From your desktop application, open the Control Panel system.
  • Click on the "Change Account Type" option under the "User Accounts" section.
  • On the next page, you will be able to see a list of users, from which you can select the one for whom you would like to change the password. Then, click on the "Change the Password" option.
  • Enter the new password and click the "Change Password" button below.

Steps to Change Your Password on a Linux Server

  • Login to your server with the root user.
  • Then enter the command "passwd" to change the password for the specific user. If you are not logged in as a root user, you have to enter your current password.
  • Now you will be prompted to enter your new password and confirm it by entering it again.
  • Once the process is done, you will get a confirmation message that the password has been updated successfully.

Steps to Change the Password for Other Users in Linux

  • Login to your server with the root user and enter the command "passwd [username]."
  • Now you will be prompted to enter your new password and confirm it by entering it again.
  • Once the process is done, you will get a confirmation message that the password has been updated successfully.

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