How to change the root password in ISPmanager5 and via SSH

Guide on how to change the administrator password in the control panel and through the SSH shell

##How to change the root password through ISPmanager 5.

Go to "Administrators ", highlight the user "root " and click "Change ":

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In the window that comes up, type in a new password and confirm it, then press "Ok "

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##How to change your root password over SSH.

Connect to the server via SSH

Enter the command:

passwd root

Then enter the new password and press "Enter ", enter the password confirmation and press "Enter ".

We recommend using "strong passwords", which should contain at least 8 symbols and consist of upper and lower case letters, digits and special symbols. Or use "Password generator".

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