{"id":6754,"date":"2025-06-02T12:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/?p=6754"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:39:50","slug":"change-linux-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/change-linux-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change a Linux Password 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900.webp\" alt=\"How to Change a Linux Password 101\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900.webp 1920w, https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Change-a-Linux-Password-101-900-1536x640.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing a Linux password is very easy if you are a beginner or even a professional having a background in Linux for years. However, every step you follow must be followed precisely in order for you to change or reset your password. Furthermore, you can also change someone else\u2019s password on Linux, and we will discuss exactly how you can do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>NOTE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you about to change your Linux password? Don\u2019t make the mistake that everyone does\u2014have a Password123 or BillyJone2000 as your password. Can\u2019t create a 12-character-long password that hackers will never be able to crack? Let FastestPass create a mix of characters for you and save your advanced passwords without you having to worry about their security!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned user, learn how to change the Linux password for yourself as well as any other user on the system in this blog. Furthermore, learn how you can enhance your passwords and keep them as secure as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">    <div class=\"fastestpass-hd-btn\">\n    <a class=\"hd-conter-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/pricing\" title=\"Get FastestPass\">Get FastestPass <i class=\"fa fa-hand-o-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Linux?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a newbie, you might not know what Linux is. But if you have heard about it, then you are already one step ahead of the vast majority of newbies who don\u2019t know about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linux is a free and open-source operating system kernel, similar to Unix. Its purpose is to serve as a foundation for distros that are used in desktops, servers, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, you will learn about changing passwords on all sorts of Linux, whether you are a beginner or a trained pro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to change your password in Linux<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with how to change the Linux password as a current user logged in (you). It\u2019s a very simple process. Follow these instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Terminal Window.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just type <\/span><b>passwd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Enter key.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When prompted, enter your new password and confirm it by re-entering it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re typing in the password, it won\u2019t appear on the Terminal window for security reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Terminal window will confirm that your password is updated successfully.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to change another user\u2019s password on Linux<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s move on to how you can change another user\u2019s password in Linux. However, to do this step, you need to be logged in as a root user. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Terminal window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type the <\/span><b>su &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">command<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a root user, type in the <\/span><b>passwd <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">command and the username of the user whose password you intend to change with the command <\/span><b>sudo passwd username<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit enter and confirm your password upon re-entering it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was how to change the root password in Linux. If you are not a root user, you\u2019ll have to follow these steps to change another user\u2019s password on Linux:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To update a Linux password without root user access, you can follow emergency methods that include single-user mode.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another process that you can follow is with the Key <\/span><b>usermod -p <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a hashed password injection. This is a technical workaround, which will also prompt a security warning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to force a password reset on Linux<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain events where the only option to <a href=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/how-to-change-spotify-password\/\">change a password<\/a> is to force-reset a root password on Linux. If someone\u2019s account has been compromised, then this step comes into play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Terminal window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type the <\/span><b>su &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>sudo -i <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">command and hit Enter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be a root user for this step: type the <\/span><b>passwd <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">command.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, enter the username whose password you are to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The password reset will start once you hit the command <\/span><b>passwd -e username<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the user logs in to Linux the next time, they will be prompted to reset their password then and there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Troubleshooting Common Linux Password Errors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While changing a password on Linux, before or after, you can bump into some technical issues; these errors can be resolved with proper troubleshooting. Here\u2019s what you are most likely to encounter while updating a password in Linux.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The new password is too simple<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your new password is too simple, it means it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/how-hackers-exploit-weak-passwords\/\">easier for the hacker to log into your system<\/a> and corrupt your files. To fix this issue, adjust the <\/span><b>pwquality.conf <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rules on Linux.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can choose a better password for your Linux. FastestPass generates strong passwords for you\u2014a combination of all characters for a secure password.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Password change failed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you bumped into the most common problem that a lot of other users also encounter? If your password change has failed midway, don\u2019t panic. Instead, test the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/security.stackexchange.com\/questions\/77349\/how-can-i-find-out-the-password-hashing-schemes-used-by-the-specific-unix-accoun\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">password hash compatibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Linux.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ensure your password security with FastestPass<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, when you have updated your Linux password or reset it to one that it would take a million years to even think about breaching, what about safeguarding your password?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, you don\u2019t have to write your password down on a piece of paper, fold it in a pen, tie it to a stone, and bury it under a plant at your place. No, things are very simple now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might already have been introduced to a <a href=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/blog\/password-manager-vs-browser-saved-passwords-which-is-more-secure\/\">browser saved password<\/a> (yes, when the browser forces you, in a friendly way, to save your password to it), but what\u2019s better is a dedicated password manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FastestPass is a dedicated password manager that not only generates an advanced-level password for you, but it also helps you save all your passwords, protected in an AES-256-bit vault, synced across all your devices, protected by a master password. Think about this, instead of remembering tens or hundreds of your passwords, now, you just have to remember one password for all your passwords! Check out pricing and packages yourself, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fastestpass.com\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">install the application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on all your devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we have made sure of the practices you need to follow in order to change your Linux password. Moreover, you also saw how you can change a Linux password of another user through your interface. Not only this, how you can reset your password with or without root, and finally, common errors and how you can troubleshoot them and get them fixed without panicking as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to online security, keeping your information intact is a necessity. Changing your ordinary passwords to advanced passwords is a must. 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