12
Jun
08

Login as root in graphical interface

Well this tips is for those who have used ubuntu in previous. But remember, this is recommanded that don’t loged in as root in graphical interface, because it can damage your ubuntu os at any time.

Step 1: Login your own username in ubuntu.

Step 2: Click from GNOME panel:

System > Administration > Users and Groups

You will see a dialog box.

Step 3: select root and click on Properties button. For this Account root properties dialog box will appear.

Step 4: Select Account tab and change the root password.

Step 5: Click on Login Window dialog box from GNOME Panel:

System > Administration > Login Window

This will appear the Login Window Preferences.

Step 6: Select Security tab and click on Allow local system administrator login radio button.

Step 7: Click Close button in this dialog box and restart or logout your ubuntu account. When Login window appear in your screen, type root as username and type the password of root you have changed in previous (step 4).

Now you have done this.

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You can use another nice and safe way to use your root status, by this command:

sudo su

Now enjoy as a root in graphical interface…


2 Responses to “Login as root in graphical interface”


  1. June 12, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    I believe you’re supposed to use sudo -i instead of sudo su

    There’s also usually absolutely no reason to graphically log in as root. gksudo nautilus allows you to make graphical root changes. If you use it a lot, you can make a keyboard shortcut or launcher for the command.

  2. June 13, 2008 at 12:49 am

    Yes, you are right. i also agree with your comments. Thanks a lot friend for sharing your thought.


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