How to Bypass/Reset Kali Linux Password?

If you forgot your user password or tring to get access of someone’s system, don’t worry. You can reset/bypass kali Linux password very easily. This guide explains an easy method for changing/bypassing the root/user password on Kali Linux. The method should also be applicable to other Linux distributions.

Note:

I am running kali linux as virual machine, the method I am sharing will work in both condition, weather you are running kali linux as host or as virtual machine. So

Let’s Start

Step 1. Boot the Kali Linux and Press E button on booting screen

Step 2. Replace ro with rw and add this command at the end of line init=/bin/bash and Press Ctrl+X.

Step 3. Type mount and Press ENTER

Step 4. Type passwd and enter new password Press ENTER. type again to confirm new password. and Restart the Machine/PC.

Step 5. Simply Enter Username(by default=root) and New Password and You will be logged in.

Hope this will helpful.