su: Authentication failure - How can I use root?

[HodLuM]

I installed BackBox, and I cannot use the root user. During the installation, I created my own user account, and there was no option for root-password changing, also I ticked "Encrypt my home".


When I do do this:

zodiac@Zodiac-PC:~$ su
Password:
su: Authentication failure
zodiac@Zodiac-PC:~$

I entered my Zodiac-account password, but it didn't work. What is the root's password?!

[ZEROF]

Hi,

You need to make root password. Open terminal and type :

sudo -i

Then type:

passwd

Type your new root password twice. This is basic Linux command, pls take your time to learn them.

Have fun !

[weVeg]

Hi hodlum,
you have to use sudo, there is no root user... BackBox is ubuntu based!

[HodLuM]

Thank you weVeg! I forgot to use Sudo. :)

[weVeg]

Thank you weVeg! I forgot to use Sudo. :)

;)