Expert Guide: Reset Linux Password via GRUB Edit

In this tutorial, I show you how to reset your forgotten password in Debian using the GRUB edit method. This step-by-step guide will help you regain access to your system quickly and easily. Follow along as I demonstrate how to modify the GRUB boot parameters and use the init=/bin/bash trick to reset your password. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Linux user, this method is simple and effective. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Linux tips and tutorials!

[@theit-unicorn1873]

Have you ever forgot your password for a Linux machine? If so, how did you address that?

[@FederalPandas]

Good video. I must admit that I felt like that it was too long.
Much love!

[@theit-unicorn1873]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

[@sherrilltechnology]

Bro I have forgotten my password so many times I normally put the passwords in my password manager now

[@zakidzz]

hello can you do us a vedio booting from vhd with vlink
vhd is inside internal ssd

[@JohnShalamskas]

boot single

[@theit-unicorn1873]

Thanks John. Is that your method of recovering, I'd love to hear more.

[@JohnShalamskas]

@@theit-unicorn1873 In the grub edit menu, at the line starting with Linux, append the string " single" or " s" or " 1" at the end of the command line. That will boot the machine in single user mode and that means you are Mr. Root. Been a long time since I used this, maybe your method is the way to go now?

[@JohnShalamskas]

And it looks like that is outdated... RHEL 8 uses a similar method to yours. But not the same. I just googled a couple of ways to reset the root password, but it boils down to booting into single user mode like you did :-).