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kdebase package

Root/Admin password

Asked by D Traynor

Sorry - I've just installed Kubuntu for the first time
I need to make some changes & with most other Linux os's I would have a "Root" password
I've looked through the q&a sections but cannot make much sense of it - When I'm presented with:
"Administration needed please enter your password for verification" - What do I type in ?
I was not asked to provide a "root" password when installing from disc

Regards - D Traynor

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Zombie (initramfs) said : 		#1

D Traynor,

Type the password which you use to login to Kubuntu.

For more info, have a look at the following link:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

With Regards,
Zombie.

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Best Matt Darcy (matt-darcy) said : 		#2

Ubuntu does not set a root password it's hidden for your protection

Sudo is used to act as root. When you are prompted for your password it's actually your user password, not the root one

Check this link

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

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D Traynor (dgt884) said : 		#3

Super quick effort(s) to help - Thank you all very much