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Change password on Linux Based VPS

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Change password of Linux based VPS using command line.


As the default password provided by the VPS seller are large alphanumeric and random, and for people using VPS frequently it become a hassle to remember the large random password. Apart from the above their a number of reasons people need to change password of their VPS.


Change Password of Linux Based VPS using Command line [ Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora etc]

VPS Command Line
  • Now type the following command to change the password.
    •  passwd root
      • root is the username , if you have any other username, you need to type that.
  • Now enter the new password twice.
Change VPS Password | Command line