How to reset root password in CentOS 6

Bryan McClure · Sep 1, 2016

I want to change password in CentOS 6 without reinstalling my VPS. Normally I can get the password when I reinstall my VPS to my email but what will be happened if I forget my root password on my Centos 6. Where and how can I reset root password in CentOS 6?

LJSHost · Sep 1, 2016

Bryan,

What type of VPS do you have ? (the virtualization platform your hosting provider is using)

LJSHost · Sep 1, 2016

To reset a forgotten VPS root password you need access to the virtual console or web based control panel, this information should be included in the documentation you received when you purchased your VPS.

Your hosting provider will be able to reset the root password for you if you have forgotten it.

UltratechHost · Sep 1, 2016

Within your hosting providers billing panel you can do the same as now a days every one has VPS automation so you can from client/billing panel or open support ticket with hosting provider and they will do it for you.

Luxin Host · Sep 1, 2016

Try asking your VPS provider as their automation service should have kept a copy of the password. If they do not have it, they should be able to reset the password for you

Hostpad · May 7, 2017

If your provider provide you a ssh key, then generate it. After generating ssh key , login with that ssh key.

Once you logged in your vps now you can change you root password using this command
"sudo passwd root"

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