Re: [cobalt-users] needing to reset root passwd

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, KO wrote:
> I've got a raq3 thats having mail problems, it's really difficult to 
> troubleshoot without root which I can't get into. I'm guessing the 
> previous owner changed the root password from the cli. I've tried 
> resetting the admin password in the web interface but its not 
> effecting the actual root password. I've read about the reset switch 
> on the back, I've got 2 questions about it. First, does it reset the 
> root password and second, does it reset anything else? I can't have 
> it resetting the whole unit (ie clearing everything) or the settings 
> in the web interface.
> 
> In short, I don't have the root password (nor can obtain it) which 
> was set on the cli and I need to reset it without erasing any other 
> data.
> 
On a RaQ the reset switch is on the front right side of the LCD
On a Qube it is on the back,
use a paperclip
Disconnect cable from eth0
just resets the password to null
so go into the GUI and set a new one 
Reconnect cable to eth0

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Gerald Waugh