trouble accessing root user
I couldnt find much documentation on 'console access'. I figure it is extra security for ssh.
On the linode manager> console access> Lish via SSH Password
I have inserted a different password, and hit change password.
I didnt load/submit any keys.
Then, on my computer on the terminal I was able to login by using "Lish via SSH" address. However, I had to login one more time as root after I logged in.
I created additional users etc. exit the terminal. Then, I couldnt login using "Lish via SSH Password" I cant even login using my SSH Access. Tried several times. I figured I got locked out as root user. Then, I tried the new user I have created, and I was able to login without a problem.
Then, I found this
???
how can I access root?
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If you granted one of your new users sudo access you can log in with that and type sudo -i to get into a root shell.
If not and you've totally locked yourself out of your root account, shutdown the linode then click the rescue tab in the linode manager and you can change the root password there.
