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Can I set my user account to have no password?
If I attempt to change my password to nothing by opening "User Accounts", the "Change" button remains greyed out:How do I change my password to be empty? I know you can set Ubuntu to automatically log...
View ArticleDisable authentication prompts in 15.04?
I'd like to know how I can disable the authentication prompts when opening apps such as Synaptic, mounting disks and so.I got my user as passwordless set in sudoers, but seems the change to systemd...
View Articlelubuntu orangepi default root username and password?
I just used win32 disk imager to put Lubuntu on my SD card, which I then plugged into my orange pi zero. The orange pi zero has no video out, so you have to ssh into it. I downloaded it from the orange...
View ArticleUbuntu 24.04 new install terminal will not accept password from keyboard
Just had to do a complete re install of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS after I was unable to clear a fault with a software update package. Using a new Logitek MK 345 keyboard / mouse combo but unable to enter...
View ArticleDisable authentication prompts in 15.04 and later versions?
I'd like to know how I can disable the authentication prompts when opening apps such as Synaptic, mounting disks and so.I got my user as passwordless set in sudoers, but seems the change to systemd...
View ArticleUbuntu 24.04 1 LTS disable password prompt for GUI
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...
View ArticleLogin Screen not taking my login?
So I installed Ubuntu Studio, when I got back to the computer it had went to sleep, when I woke it up there is a Login dialog box. I don't recall giving it a password but if I did it would have been 1...
View ArticleSamba - Password protected share
I've configured a SAMBA server with 2 shares, one is public and the other is private, which is password protected.The server works brilliantly, I can access both shared folders, and the password...
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ubuntu 24.04 - Cannot change "enterprise" account password after unlock
I upgraded my ubuntu version to 24.04 and since then I am unable to change my password from the gnome settings page.Inputs are disabled and tells me to unlock to get access to this option.Never got...
View ArticleEnable ssh login with password for a user
I am the admin of a Ubuntu 20.04 server and I want to enable ssh login for a user through password, rather than using key pairs.The /etc/ssh/ssh_config file on the host looks like this...
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Need to change password but its asking for a root password to make changes
I'm trying to change my password on Ubuntu, and it keeps saying give root password for maintenance. Does anyone know what to do?
View ArticleRecover access to USB external encrypted hard disk
I just switched from Ubuntu 20.04 to Ubuntu 24.04.In 2021, I bought an USB external hard disk and encrypted it.I flagged "save forever" password so when I needed some files, it will not ask.This was a...
View Articlegio mount password with special characters
I want mount using well-known waygio mount smb://<user>:<password>@<server>/<share>/In my casegio mount "smb://WORKGROUP;myuser:+B@e}F)q8tra@@192.168.1.199/"I get...
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Error when adding fingerprint for authentication
i tried to add a fingerprint for authentication, but it gives an error.Translated Error Message: "Failed to reserve the ElanTech Fingerprint Sensor: the device is already reserved by another process"I...
View ArticleWhat is the login password to unlock Keyring Authorization in 20.04?
At boot up, I get a pop up message stating, Authentication Required, The login keyring did not get unlocked when you logged into your computer.Below this message there is a an area for the authorized...
View Articlepasswd: permission denied error when trying to update a user's password
I just installed Ubuntu on a new machine and everything seemed to be going fine. I and a coworker were having some issues with a few things and have managed to lock-out a local admin (sudo?) account...
View ArticleLinux updating and root login, [closed]
I was able to login to my kali Linux interface but is not accepting my password when i am trying to update or use su to login to root usher ,
View ArticleProblem with the password of the GNU Grub recovery mode
So earlier today I decided that I would improve the security of my Ubuntu 22.04 device a bit by adding a password for the recovery mode(GNU Grub). I read a couple of blogs and I followed them step by...
View Articleenormous delay to show the desktop after installing ubuntu 24,4.1
After installing Ubuntu 24.4.1, I need to spend 4 minutes or more after typing my password. The screen turns to black and, after 4 minutes, asks for the password again. Four minutes more and then I can...
View Articleis my root password encrypted?
Please note, I am new to ubuntu system and need some help.My /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files have the following...
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