![]() Follow this wizard, set a password, and configure the basic settings. ![]() If you are just installing your system, this is the easiest way to change your password. That’s almost the first question it will ask you: Welcome wizardīefore going further, I want to remind you that the welcome wizard on Raspberry Pi OS is a pretty neat tool that allows you to change many things, including the password for the “pi” user. If you have lost your password, check the last part of this tutorial before getting started below. I have included screenshots with the step-by-step guide below to help you with this procedure.īy the way, you absolutely need access to a session on Raspberry Pi OS to do this. If you are on Raspberry Pi OS with Desktop, it should be pretty easy to change the password. Change password on Raspberry Pi OS with Desktop ![]() Click on the link to learn more about this. Note that even if you lose this password, there are a few ways to reset a forgotten password on a Raspberry Pi. This is particularly useful if you are installing new systems all the time, but let’s get back to your original question. If you are using the latest Raspberry Pi OS version, you’ll get that kind of assistant showing up on your first boot:Īfter using this, you should skip the first boot wizard, and get access directly to your desktop environment. Since April 2022, using a different username and password is now required on the first boot. Set the new password on Raspberry Pi OSįrom 2012 to 2022, all Raspberry Pi models were pre-installed with the same username and password: pi / raspberry. Get all the information on this page if you are interested. You’ll also do your first project with me, just to make sure you are ready for the next level. I’ll help you use the perfect hardware, plug everything in and install your first system. If you need help getting started on Raspberry Pi, I have an entire course to guide you through your first steps. I’ll also provide a guide on what to do if you have lost your password. I’ll explain the step-by-step process to change your password in each case. On Raspberry Pi OS Lite or SSH, use the command “passwd”.įor more information, keep reading. On Raspberry Pi OS with Desktop, the password can be changed via the Raspberry Pi configuration tool, under Preferences in the main menu. Also, you may want to change your password regularly for security reasons. This is very convenient when you install it, but it can lead to security issues. ![]() Until recently, all Raspberry Pi OS systems were installed with the same user and password (pi / raspberry). ![]()
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