Linux Ubuntu Howto Enable the Root User

If you are New on Ubuntu and you Try to Gain Access as the Root User you will Find your Way Barred…

This Because to Enable the Root User you Must First, Set His Password!

1. Open a Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

2. To Set the Root User Password Execute these Commands

   sudo su

   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
   Insert your Password

   passwd root

   Set the Root Password