Modifying the root user password

Caution: 
If you change the root user password and then forget the password, you will not be able to perform the majority of the administration tasks.

To modify the root user password:

  1. Launch PuTTY and log in to the clock using the root user.
  2. Specify passwd root and press Enter.
    Enter new password: is displayed.
  3. Specify the new root password and press Enter.
    Re-enter new password: is displayed.
  4. Specify the new root password and press Enter.
    Password changed is displayed.