How to Reset Kali Password without Login
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This blog guides you in changing the password if you have forgotten your Kali Linux password. Or you are too lazy and want to change the password without login. This blog simply tells you to change your password in just 4 steps.
Step 1: Reboot Kali
While booting Kali Linux, just Press e to edit the GRUB menu.
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Step 2: GRUB MENU
Now edit GRUB.
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To change the password, Identify keyword ro and replace it with keyword rw. Next, on the same line identify keyword quiet splash and replace it with init=/bin/bash.
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Step 3: Reset the root password and user kali password
Change the password by using Linux "passwd".
root@(none):/# passwd
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To change the password of user kali, use the below command:
root@(none):/# passwd kali
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Step 4: Reboot the system
Use the below command to exit and effect the settings:
root@(none):/# exec /sbin/init
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Now use the changed password to login in to the Kali system.
Watch Video: Change Password of Kali Linux without Login
Authentication token manipulation error
Sometimes Authentication token manipulation error comes, to resolve this issue use the below mount command:
root@(none):/# mount -o remount,rw /
Then use passwd to change the password.
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Conclusion
This tutorial guide you to reset the password without login. This blog definitely helps you in changing the password if you have somehow forgotten your password.
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Disclaimer: This tutorial is for educational purpose only. Individual is solely responsible for any illegal act.