Single user mode, also known as rescue mode, is a minimal environment in Linux that allows system administrators to perform maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and recover from system failures.
The single user mode is particularly useful when you need to reset the root password, fix misconfigured settings, repair a damaged file system, or investigate system errors that prevent normal booting.
AlmaLinux 8 and 9, as RHEL-based distributions, provide an easy way to boot into single user mode through the GRUB bootloader.
In this guide, we will explain step by step how to enter single user mode on AlmaLinux 8 and 9.
LinuxToday is a trusted, contributor-driven news resource supporting all types of Linux users. Our thriving international community engages with us through social media and frequent content contributions aimed at solving problems ranging from personal computing to enterprise-level IT operations. LinuxToday serves as a home for a community that struggles to find comparable information elsewhere on the web.
Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved
Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.