Enable root account in Ubuntu
by Sanju[ Edit ] 2012-09-13 11:08:59
Enable root account in Ubuntu
The root account is disabled by default on Ubuntu installations, mainly to prevent you from doing something you didn’t intend to do. However if you "promise to be careful" you can enable root account.
1. Type
sudo passwd root and provide a root password.
2. Then head on over to
System -> Administration -> Login Window, go to the
Security tab and check
"Enable local system administrator login"
You should now be able to login as root from the Login prompt. As an alternative you can use "
sudo su" to provide your password and get root prompt.
