Set or modify the FydeOS command line chronos account password

Last Update: 2024-03-13

This guide or recipe assumes that you have shell access to your FydeOS installation, hence Developer Mode is presumed to be enabled. If you need to alter system files, you will also need to disable root file system verification.

Beginning with FydeOS for PC v6.0, we've introduced a major change to improve system security. The default user chronos on the system command line shall no longer have a default password. This means you can directly use the sudo command to carry out command line operations that require administrator privileges without needing to enter a password.

Gaining Root Authority and Enabling SSH Remote Connection

If you need to gain root authority and establish an SSH remote connection using the same password, follow these steps:

• Open your terminal.

• Enter the following commands:

sudo mount -o remount rw /
sudo passwd chronos

• Follow the on-screen prompts to enter and confirm the password you intend to set.

Important Notice: When you type your password into the shell, no cursor prompts will appear. This means you must be certain of what you're typing and remember your password. Please type carefully and make a note of your password in a secure location.