eSpace IPC 2601(5601)-P
User Guide
8
Changing an Operating System Password
Issue 01 (2012-10-15)
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
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Changing an Operating System Password
This topic describes how to change the root user password to ensure the system
security.
Step 1
Log in to the Linux operating system as the root user.
The default IP address is
192.168.0.100
and the default password is
HuaWei123
.
You can log in using the SSH protocol and a remote login tool.
Step 2
Run the following command to change the operating system password.
passwd root
Enter the new password as prompted. The following information is displayed:
Changing password for root
New password:
Retype password:
Password for root changed by root
Step 3
Exit the operating system.
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