How to reset the root password on Fedora | Linux Today

How to reset the root password on Fedora

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Apr 24, 2018

A system administrator can easily reset a password for a user that has forgotten their password. But what happens if the system administrator forgets the root password? This guide will show you how to reset a lost or forgotten root password on Fedora.

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