✅ Steps to Change Root Password via SSH:

1. Login via SSH:
   Use an SSH client like Terminal or PuTTY:

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   ssh root@your_server_ip

   If you're logged in as another user with sudo privileges, use:

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   ssh your_username@your_server_ip

2. Change the Root Password:

   If you're logged in as root:

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   passwd

   If you're logged in as another user with sudo privileges:

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   sudo passwd root

3. Enter and Confirm the New Password:
   You'll be prompted to:

   • Enter the new password

   • Retype it to confirm

   If successful, you’ll see:

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   password updated successfully

⚠️ Tips:

• Make sure you use a strong password.

• If root login is disabled via SSH (which is common for security), enable it by editing /etc/ssh/sshd_config and setting:

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  PermitRootLogin yes

  Then restart SSH:

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  sudo systemctl restart sshd

   

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