This brief tutorial will show you how to enable the root account in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat if it’s not already enabled. By default, Ubuntu will not allow you to login as the root user or administrator because the smallest mistakes will probably cripple your computer. If you don’t mind logging in as the root user, and promise to be careful, then this tutorial is for you.

Getting started:

To get started, go to Applications –> Accessories –> Terminal, then run the command below to create a new password for the root account.

sudo passwd root

Next, type the command below to unlock the root or administration account.

sudo passwd -u root

When you’re done Log Out

On  the Login Screen, select Other, then type the ‘root’ (without quotes) for the username and the password you created to login.

Enjoy!

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