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How can I change my password?

I have looked around Ask Ubuntu but haven't found anything promising. A few answers got me close, but the advice always came from a more advanced user. I am new to the world of Linux however I feel I'm following the directions 100%.

I love Ubuntu & I'm learning a lot of good information but I have been spending far to much energy & time on what should be easy.

Marco Ceppi
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    It would be useful if you described your actual problem a little bit better. Have you forgotten the password and need to set a new one? Or do you know the password and want to change it? – Sergey Jan 24 '12 at 00:15
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    Can you get to the desktop at all or are you stuck at the login screen? – Huckle Jan 24 '12 at 03:33

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You can change your password with:

command line

Open a terminal and enter

passwd

graphical

The graphical method is preferred, especially if you have an encrypted home directory.

Open user accounts and change your user password from there.

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Lost password

If you lost your password see How do I reset a lost administrative password?

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