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Change root password in YaST

Is it not possible to change root account details in YaST? Must one use (for example) su from bash?

Solution

  • It is possible to change root passw from yast2.

    1. open yast2

    2. go to Manage groups and users

    3. at tab users check the filter to show you System users instead of Local users

    4. search for root and click edit

    It was many times check through Suse 11.1 -> 12.2