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Cannot log into freshy installed Ubuntu Server 16.04.3: login incorrect?
I installed Ubuntu Server 16.04.3 (kernel version 4.4.0.87) in a VirtualBox Virtual Machine. No fancy settings, pretty much just a straightforward default install.After the installation was finished...
View Article802.1x wired password Authentication loop in ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS
I am student in a university. When I try to connect to the LAN using 802.1x password in ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS version(kernel 5.4.0-58-generic) it pops in a loop asking me that the authentication requires...
View ArticleUser is not in passwd and shadow file but when getent passwd user it shows
User is not in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow file but when I "getent passwd userSec" it shows the account details.[root@myServer systemadmin]# getent passwd...
View ArticleAvoid Grub2 password protect on every boot?
I have set Grub2 password following this thread. It works fine but now it prompts for username and password every time I start or restart my computer. It's actually the first thing it does. Now, if the...
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How to make Polkit work with XRDP
Certain settings in the desktop environment require additional authorization like the users section in the settings app. Working locally, it asks for a password and that's it. But in an Xrdp remote...
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"Enter current password" request on blue screen after update from 22.04 to 24.04
I updated my laptop from 22.04 to 24.04, without any problem / error messages.After restart I get a "Enter current password" request on the black screen (image attached). Previous root password is not...
View ArticlePrevent sudo ignore password policies [duplicate]
This is my /etc/pam.d/common-password file on ubuntu 22.04password requisite pam_pwquality.so retry=3 minlen=12password [success=2 default=ignore] pam_unix.so obscure use_authtok try_first_pass...
View ArticleDefault username/password in preinstalled Ubuntu systems
I already searched around the web and couldn't find an answer.These days lots of computers (mainly laptops) come with Ubuntu preinstalled.Just out of curiosity, what is the default admin...
View ArticlePassword for Live Session User in Ubuntu/Gnome 16.04
I am new to Linux and I know that variations of this question have been asked before. However, none of the answers reflect what I see so I thought I'd try again from scratch,I have installed...
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Stuck in login loop, but only for one user
I was working on my Lenovo Idea Pad with Ubuntu when suddenly the screen froze, I could move the mouse and see the cursor moving, but clicking or pressing the keyboard keys had no effect, so I decided...
View ArticleHelp with User Authentication after Upgrading to 24.04.1
I tried to upgrade from 22.04, and it successfully upgraded. The only problem, and it's a huge one, is that I cannot login, I get an incorrect login, authentication error, sorry try again. This happens...
View ArticleList passworded files in a folder (Libreoffice)
I have folders in which all doc and odt files should be passworded. Is there a way other than opening each one to find out individually? Thanks
View ArticleDeepin Software Centre unable to aunthenticate password
I am using Kubuntu 11.10. I tried installing Deepin Software Centre in it. Installation was successful but when I launched the application it asked for password. Every time I entered the password, it...
View ArticleI want a Sudo password [duplicate]
I am being asked for my sudo password. How do I get one in the first place?I am downloading code for using whisper on my imac. It is asking for my sudo passwordl.
View ArticleUbuntu 22.04 on Lenovo ThinkPad x1 Carbon Gen 12 Fingerprint sensor (fprintd)...
So I have been using my ThinkPad a lot recently and I noticed that the Ubuntu fingerprint recorder in settings is terrible and does not work very well upon login (usually says failed to authenticate)....
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Alternative to Keepass (too often conflicts)
Up to now I use Keepass and sync it via Nextcloud.But I get this too often:Translation of the error message:server version downloaded, local copy renamed and not uploadedThere is a conflict.Now I am...
View ArticleBrowser asks for password several times .htaccess using subdomain
I have a private homepage and I want to password-protect it using .htaccess. This is what my .htaccess file looks like:AuthName MySiteAuthType BasicAuthUserFile /what/ever/.htpasswdrequire...
View ArticleUbuntu 18.04 Won't Let Me Type My Password and Log in
When I turn on my laptop, everything seems to boot normally and I enter my decryption key to decrypt my hard drive. Then I'm taken to my login page, but when I try to type in my password, none of my...
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Account incorrectly showing as disabled in password change dialog
I'm running Ubuntu 22.04.4 in a VirtualBox VM. I would like to change my password but the password change GUI says "Account disabled" next to the Password option:I can still click into the Password...
View ArticleUbuntu 24.04 1 LTS disable password prompt
I would very much like some help to get rid of the password request for the basic stuff like installing an app or in fact for everything if possible. I am the only user and I would of course know the...
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