Logging in as root?

[orca498]

I don't seem to be able to remember setting up my root password. Is there a way to reset it? I got this machine from my dad, so I wiped the hard drive and reinstalled. I don't remember setting up a root password. I only remember my main/admin password.

I'm trying to set up Apache to run CGI scripts an need to have root access to edit certain files.

Can anyone give me a clue?

Thanks in advance.

[DrJerph]

OK, open the 'NetInfo Manager' application in '/Applications/Utilities'.
After authenticating as an administrator, in the menu go to 'Domain' -> 'Security' -> 'Enable Root User' and follow the steps...

Izza mucho fazile... :)

[orca498]

Thanks DrJerph!!!

[cybergoober]

You can also go to the Terminal and type sudo passwd root. Enter you admin password. Then enter the password you want for root. Then verify root password. That's it.

[orca498]

cybergoober,

Thanks for the answer. DrJerph clued me in, so now I have the password set up.
sudo is a great way to get things done too, but I guess sometimes you gotta get down to the basement and muck around.

Thanks again.