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Setting the password for root user
No default root password is set.
For security reasons, it is recommended that the root password is set as soon as possible.
Procedure
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Open a remote session with PuTTY and enter the following command:
passwd
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You are requested to enter a new password:
Enter the new password as specified:Changing password for root
Enter the new password (minimum of 5 characters)
Please use a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.
New password:
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Repeat the password:
Re-enter new password:
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The following is then displayed:
passwd: password changed.
root@iot2000:~#
The password is set.