How to reset root password in Red Hat Linux Enterprise OS

Are you forget root password of Red Hat linux enterprise? dont panic! This guide will help you through the steps to reset your root password. We’ll cover the essential techniques, including booting into single-user mode and using the passwd command. Whether you’re an experienced Linux administrator or a complete beginners, this tutorial will enable you to regain access to your system. Let’s get started!rget important passwords and

Step 1 : Boot Into Single-User Mode

first step is to reboot your RHEL system then you will get booting options on screen see below image

Step 2 : Edit Boot Option

Select ‘Linux’ press ‘e’ to edit and add rd.break line at the end of the line and press Ctrl+X to boot

Step 3 : Grub Command Prompt

After booting in edit mode enter below command toThe system is set to read-only. You can’t change the password unless the system allows writing. Set it to read-write mode to make changes.”

Step 4 : Change Mode

The system is set to read-only. You can’t change the password unless the system allows writing. Set it to read-write mode to make changes. for this changes you need to run below command

sh-5.1# mount -o remount,rw /sysroot

Step 5 : Change Root

file system will be remounted with write enabled. To change sytem file’s root run following command

sh-5.1# chroot /sysroot

Step 6 : Reset Root Password

Enter the passwd command and follow the instructions displayed on the command line to change the root password.

sh-5.1# passwd

Step 7 : Update SELinux

Updating the password file results in a file with the incorrect SELinux security context. To relabel all files on next system boot, enter the following command:

sh-5.1# touch /.autorelabel

Step 8 : Exit

Run Exit from chroot and root environment

exit

Wait until the SELinux relabeling process is finished. Note that relabeling a large disk might take a long time. The system reboots automatically when the process is complete.

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