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I forget my root vps password
I recently changed my root password on my VPS using a password generator and forgot to save it. Now, I can't access my VPS anymore. My hosting provider is HostHatch, and they don't provide a built-in password reset feature. I have access to Portainer, but I can't find any option to reset the VPS password there. I opened a support ticket a couple of days ago, but I haven't received a response yet. I understand it might take time over the weekend, but it's frustrating not getting a reply during working hours.
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i mean you kinda did this to yourself, if your vps was down due to something that wasn't your fault its a different story.
Reinstall and the panel will return new password.
you're rooted
no auto login with VNC ?
Mount rescue disk, reset password via VNC or just reinstall the OS
VNC > reboot into Single User Mode > change password > reboot
Yeah, just boot into rescue mode (might needed ISO mount via panel, such as SystemRescue)
Then:
1) Mount your disk
2) chroot
3) Change password
4) Unmount & Reboot
Their VNC need input password, no auto login.
Thanks, this one saved my ass, mounting system rescue does the trick.