RESET your Forgotten Linux (Ubuntu) Password in 2 minutes

Summary: The video discusses how to recover a forgotten password on Ubuntu, demonstrating the process on both a bare metal installation and a Virtual Machine. It provides step-by-step instructions on rebooting the system, accessing the recovery mode, and resetting the password efficiently.

Keypoints:

• The process applies to both bare metal installations and Virtual Machines.
• Reboot the laptop or Virtual Machine and press the escape or shift key to access the GRUB menu.
• Select “Advanced options for Ubuntu” and then “Recovery mode” to start reset.
• Access the root shell prompt for maintenance by selecting the appropriate option.
• Use the command to reset the password by typing “passwd username”, followed by the new password.
• Exit the root shell and resume normal boot to log in with the new password.
• Ensure timing is key when pressing escape or shift to enter the boot menu.