how do i change the root password when the network restrictions have been place on my linode
can i change my root password for a linode when network restriction is placed on the linode …because when i try to login as root in weblish it says password incorrect …. is there any way to change the password when network restriction is being placed on the linode.
thanks you.
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jyoo
Linode Staff
Yep! You can reset your root password in the Cloud Manager even if there are network restrictions in place. This guide will walk you through the process, and I've also listed the steps below:
- While in Cloud Manager, click the Linodes link in the sidebar.
- Select a Linode to navigate to its detail page.
- If the Linode’s Status menu displays Offline, proceed to step 6.
- If the Linode’s Status menu displays Running, click on the Status menu.
- Then, select the Power Off option from the exposed dropdown menu. A progress bar will appear that you can use to monitor the status of this operation.
- Power off a Linode
- When the Linode is offline, navigate to the Linode’s Settings tab.
- Under Settings, click on Reset Root Password to expand that panel.
- Select your primary disk from the Disk dropdown menu.
- Enter a new password for the root user in the Password field.
- Click Save
- Return to the Linode’s Summary tab.
- Click on the Status menu, then select the Power On option from the exposed dropdown menu to power on your Linode.