Avoid needing to enter the root password on POP! OS

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Teddyy
Member

09-21-2025, 07:46 AM

I understand the risks of a simple password. I’m only focusing on setting a four-digit code. The interface isn’t cooperating, and the terminal commands aren’t working as expected.

Teddyy

09-21-2025, 07:46 AM #1

I understand the risks of a simple password. I’m only focusing on setting a four-digit code. The interface isn’t cooperating, and the terminal commands aren’t working as expected.

POTTER1904
Member

09-26-2025, 06:47 PM

Confirming your setup: have you already activated the root account via "sudo passwd root," or are you referring to using sudo in general? By default, the root account on PopOS is disabled.

POTTER1904

09-26-2025, 06:47 PM #2

Confirming your setup: have you already activated the root account via "sudo passwd root," or are you referring to using sudo in general? By default, the root account on PopOS is disabled.

simonsoe
Member

09-26-2025, 07:30 PM

Running sudo to access your account.

simonsoe

09-26-2025, 07:30 PM #3

Running sudo to access your account.

mjminer469
Member

159

09-28-2025, 06:43 PM

Review the /etc/pam.d/common-password configuration to ensure it sets a valid minlen requirement for passwords.

mjminer469

09-28-2025, 06:43 PM #4

Review the /etc/pam.d/common-password configuration to ensure it sets a valid minlen requirement for passwords.

MKasch
Junior Member

09-28-2025, 07:58 PM

Begin with a simple command, then elevate privileges. Enter the desired username and set the password as needed. The root account will take precedence over any existing limitations.

MKasch

09-28-2025, 07:58 PM #5

Begin with a simple command, then elevate privileges. Enter the desired username and set the password as needed. The root account will take precedence over any existing limitations.