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    How can I reset my root password via GRUB?

    When you happen to lose the root password of your VPS and your VPS uses GRUB bootloader (almost all Linux distributions use this), then it's possible to reset your root password. In this article, you'll find tutorials for resetting your root password in various operating systems.


    Other Linux distributions

     

    Step 1

    Open the VPS console in the TransIP control panel (in the tab 'BladeVPS') and restart your VPS using the 'Ctrl-Alt-Del' button at the bottom right of the console.

    vps console

     


     

     

    Step 2

    Immediately after the reboot, a message will appear in the console to press any key (such as ESC) to open the GRUB menu. Please note: This menu is only visible for 2 seconds and you will also have to press a few times to prevent the OS from booting.



    Step 3

    Select the kernel and press 'a' (the top one is usually selected by default and most likely the one you're using).


     

    Step 4

    Now type 'single' after the line (space) and press 'Enter'.


     

    Step 5

    The OS will now boot in single-user mode as root. Use the following commands to first reset your root password and then reboot your VPS:

    passwd root
    reboot

    Are you getting an error message? Then, use 'reboot -f'


     

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