How to activate root user in Ubuntu

  • Open a terminal. It's in Applications / Accessories.
  • Issue the following command 
$ sudo su -
  • Enter your the password for you normal user.
  • Issue the following command 
# passwd
  • Now enter a password for your root account.

You should now be able to su and have root access.

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