diff --git a/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/index.md b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5b7c53dc5db --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +author: + name: Nick Brewer + email: docs@linode.com +description: 'Change the root user password for the Linux environment running on your Linode.' +keywords: ["linux", "linode", "cloud manager", "image"] +license: '[CC BY-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0)' +modified: 2019-02-11 +modified_by: + name: Linode +published: 2019-02-11 +title: Reset the Root Password on your Linode +hiddenguide: true +--- + +This QuickAnswer will show you how to reset the root password for the Linux distribution running on your Linode. See our [Accounts and Passwords](/docs/platform/manager/accounts-and-passwords-new-manager/#resetting-the-root-password) guide for additional information. + +1. Click the **Linodes** link in the sidebar links. +2. Select a Linode to pull up its page. +3. Power off your Linode by selecting the **Power Off** option from the dropdown menu. A progress bar will appear that you can use to monitor the status of this operation. + ![Shut down your Linode to reset the root password](reset-password-power-down-linode.png) +4. Click the **Settings** tab. +5. Under Settings, click on **Reset Root Password** to expand its menu. +6. Select your primary disk from the **Disk** dropdown menu. +7. Enter a new password for the `root` user in the **Password** field. +8. Click **Save** +9. From the dropdown menu, select **Power On** to power on your Linode. diff --git a/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/reset-password-power-down-linode.png b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/reset-password-power-down-linode.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2e36cb5df73 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/reset-password-power-down-linode.png differ diff --git a/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/index.md b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/index.md index 39aa3341fc3..6adbbd41fa2 100644 --- a/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/index.md +++ b/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/index.md @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ modified_by: name: Linode published: 2017-05-08 title: Reset the Root Password on your Linode +cloud_manager_link: quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/ --- ![Reset the root password on your Linode](Reset_the_Root_Password_on_your_Linode_smg.jpg) diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting/disaster-recovery-guide/index.md b/docs/troubleshooting/disaster-recovery-guide/index.md index 4626b328efe..be60e364108 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting/disaster-recovery-guide/index.md +++ b/docs/troubleshooting/disaster-recovery-guide/index.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ If you have ensured that your Linode is booted, but do not have SSH access, you 1. Click on the *Remote Access* tab. Under the *Console Access* section, click on the *Launch Lish Console* link. This launches the Lish Console via your browser window and you will be prompted to enter your Linode user and password. - If you have trouble logging in with your root password, consider [resetting the root password](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/) to rule out any password issues. + If you have trouble logging in with your root password, consider [resetting the root password](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/) to rule out any password issues. The [Using a Linode Shell Guide](/docs/platform/manager/using-the-linode-shell-lish/) contains more information on Lish. diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-basic-connection-issues/index.md b/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-basic-connection-issues/index.md index 6ab7131d084..6bec365a39c 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-basic-connection-issues/index.md +++ b/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-basic-connection-issues/index.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ The root user is available in Lish even if root user login is disabled in your S 1. If you can log in at the Lish console, move on to the [diagnose network connection issues](#diagnose-network-connection-issues) section of this guide. - If you see a log in prompt, but you have forgotten the credentials for your Linode, follow the instructions for [resetting your root password](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/) and then attempt to log in at the Lish console again. + If you see a log in prompt, but you have forgotten the credentials for your Linode, follow the instructions for [resetting your root password](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/) and then attempt to log in at the Lish console again. 2. If you do not see a login prompt, your Linode may have [issues with booting](#troubleshoot-booting-issues). diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-ssh/index.md b/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-ssh/index.md index 1a2a62ce671..4f533610663 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-ssh/index.md +++ b/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-ssh/index.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ To learn about Lish in more detail, and for instructions on how to connect to yo ### Forgotten your Password? -If you have forgotten your Linux user's password, you will not be able to log in with Lish. You can reset the root password for your Linode with [these instructions](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode/). If you are logged in as root, you can change the password of another user with the `passwd` command: +If you have forgotten your Linux user's password, you will not be able to log in with Lish. You can reset the root password for your Linode with [these instructions](/docs/quick-answers/linode-platform/reset-the-root-password-on-your-linode-new-manager/). If you are logged in as root, you can change the password of another user with the `passwd` command: passwd