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Type “su” at the terminal and press “Enter” to become the root user. You can also log in as root by specifying “root” at a login prompt.
How do I change myself to root in Linux?
Switching to the root user on my Linux server
- Enable root/admin access for your server.
- Connect via SSH to your server and run this command: sudo su –
- Enter your server password. You should now have root access.
How do I get to root in Linux?
To navigate into the root directory, use “cd /” To navigate to your home directory, use “cd” or “cd ~” To navigate up one directory level, use “cd ..” To navigate to the previous directory (or back), use “cd -”
