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How to change root password in Ubuntu

The procedure to change the root user password on Ubuntu Linux:

Type the following command to become root user and issue passwd:
```
$ sudo -i
$ passwd
```
OR set a password for root user in a single go:
```
$ sudo passwd root
```
Test it your root password by typing the following command:
```
$ su -
```

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