How To Change Root Password Linux?
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1. Open a terminal window.
2. Type in “sudo passwd root” and press Enter.
3. Enter your current user password when prompted.
4. Enter the new root password twice.
5. Verify the new password by running the “passwd -S” command.
6. Exit the terminal window.