How do I change my password?

Question

How do I change my password for Ubuntu?

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 17 '10 at 12:51

8

Go to the command prompt and type

passwd

and follow the steps.

answered Nov 17 '10 at 12:51

Vivek Sharma

score 7 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 17 '10 at 12:48

7

System > Administration > Users and Groups

You'll see the option to change it there.

answered Nov 17 '10 at 12:48

Roddie

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 17 '10 at 20:04

5

In System -> Administration -> Users and Groups

Click on the Change... button

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The next dialog will then prompt you for your old password and your new one:

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answered Nov 17 '10 at 20:04

Jorge Castro

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