Hello!!
I know that this is a easy question bu ti couldn't do it!!
How do i log in as the root in ubuntu.
I tried the Login Screen Setup but this happens!!
It asks for a password then
Ubuntu says " Starting Login Screen Setup " But finally nothing starts
What should I do to login as the root!!!
Please help me! I am really new to Ubuntu.....
Last edited by avk on Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:42 am; edited 1 time in total
| avk wrote: |
Hello!!
I know that this is a easy question bu ti couldn't do it!!
How do i log in as the root in ubuntu.
I tried the Login Screen Setup but this happens!!
It asks for a password then
Ubuntu says " Starting Login Screen Setup " But finally nothing starts
What should I do to login as the root!!!
Please help me! I am really new to Ubuntu..... |
Root-accaunt is disabled in Ubuntu by default. It is in server installing, or I got it so in my other computer. If you want to get root, just 'sudo -s' or plain sudo.
More help in Ubuntu Guides (It is Dapper guide, but same thing in Breezy)It didn't work!!
Can't i use terminal as 'root' rather than 'myusername'.
This is true... you can enable root again but the easiest way is just to put
"sudo <command>" before all the commands that need root priveleges.
| AftershockVibe wrote: |
| This is true... you can enable root ............ |
So .. How do we enable root1.
| Code: |
sudo passwd root
Enter your existing password
Enter password for root
Confirm password for root |
2.
| Code: |
System -> Administration -> Login Screen Setup
Login Screen Setup
Security Tab -> Security -> Allow root to login with GDM (Checked) |
Whenever I type a sudo <command> the followin error comes
Sudo: unable to lookup ubuntu via gethostbyname()
| avk wrote: |
Whenever I type a sudo <command> the followin error comes
Sudo: unable to lookup ubuntu via gethostbyname() |
Are you using Ubuntu by local or remote? | SamiTheBerber wrote: |
| Are you using Ubuntu by local or remote? |
It is local | SamiTheBerber wrote: |
| Are you using Ubuntu by local or remote? |
It is local | avk wrote: |
| SamiTheBerber wrote: | | Are you using Ubuntu by local or remote? |
It is local |
Ah crap. I remember I had this problem when my network drivers were hosed.
I just reinstalled, it seemed simpler than the other methods suggested. | Code: |
restart your system, in the session screen type alt+ctrl+f1
now you are as root
find your ect/host file and at the top of if write this
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost <yourhostname>
reboot and thats it |
try this, maybe it helps... 
So are you in admin group? 'groups' gives a list of groups in user you use. If you are in admin group, you can use sudo-command. Are you using the user you created at installing?
I found http://www.ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-188337.html, there is so,eone having same problem. Ya !! Tried all and finally the erroe is gone but still my sudo command doesn't work.
I also have reinstalled it.
This is what happens
My Sudo command doesn't work.. Why?
For eg: To edit the /etc/hosts file
1) If i write
then gedit opens it as a read only file
2) If i want to edit it then i write
| Code: |
| sudo gedit /etc/hosts |
and then nothing happens
I also have changed the /etc/hosts file to
Code:
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost ubuntu
PLease Help me!
I also have reinstalled ubuntu but nothing happens! | avk wrote: |
Ya !! Tried all and finally the erroe is gone but still my sudo command doesn't work.
I also have reinstalled it.
This is what happens
My Sudo command doesn't work.. Why?
For eg: To edit the /etc/hosts file
1) If i write
then gedit opens it as a read only file
2) If i want to edit it then i write
| Code: | | sudo gedit /etc/hosts |
and then nothing happens
I also have changed the /etc/hosts file to
Code:
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost ubuntu
PLease Help me!
I also have reinstalled ubuntu but nothing happens! |
So are you in admin-group? If nothing happens when use sudo, that usually means you aren't in admin-group. I had that problem with server installing.You need to run visudo and add yourself to the sudoers. Read the man page for sudoers for more info.
go to GDM security section and enable the option "login as super user...."
and open your terminal, then type: | Code: |
| sudo passwd root *rootpasswdyouwant* |
to set your root password.
But this is not recommended for security reasons.
If you want to do some work as a super user, just type "su" in your terminal.
You can get more information by searching "root" in official forums and wiki.
