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SME Server:Documentation:FAQ:Section01 (view source)
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==Reset the root and admin password==
==Reset the root and admin password==
−=== For versions previous to 10 ===
+1. Restart your server and at the beginning of the boot-up use the arrow keys to select the kernel you would like to boot into.
1. Restart your server and at the beginning of the boot-up use the arrow keys to select the kernel you would like to boot into.
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passwd admin
passwd admin
Reboot your server and everything should be okay now.
Reboot your server and everything should be okay now.
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+=== For version 10 on ===
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+# At boot use ESC to bring up the boot prompt.
+# At the boot prompt, use E to enter edit mode.
+# Find the kernel line which starts with '''linux16'''.
+# Alter '''ro''' to '''rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh'''. The rest of the line after that can be left as-is.
+# Use either CTRL+X or F10 to boot into single user mode.
+# Change root to the system by issuing: '''chroot /sysroot'''.
+# Type '''passwd''' and follow the prompts to change the root password.
+# Type '''passwd admin''' and follow the prompts to change the admin password. This and the root password must both be the same.
+# Run '''reboot -f''' or ctrl-alt-del to reboot the server.
==File Size Limitations==
==File Size Limitations==