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rated 0 times [ 6] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 107289 / 3 Years ago, mon, may 17, 2021, 5:42:53

I lost my root/super user password on Ubuntu server.
I tried to boot in a recovery mode and select option drop to root shell.

But it is always asks for:

Give root password for maintenance (or type Control-D to continue)

and I don't remember it.

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3 Years ago

answered 3 Years ago overine · Accepted Answer

Try Control-D when it prompts you for the root password. If that doesn't work, then try this:

Then scroll down to "Alternate Root Shell Method".