How to run the sudo command without a password

How to to run sudo command without a password:

1. Backup your /etc/sudoers file by typing the following command: ...
2. Edit the /etc/sudoers file by typing the visudo command: ...
3. Append/edit the line as follows in the /etc/sudoers file for user named 'vivek' to run '/bin/kill' and 'systemctl' commands: ...
4. Save and exit the file.

1. How do I stop Linux from asking for a password?
2. What is the password for Sudo command?
3. How do I run a sudo command?
4. How do I force Sudo to ask for password?
5. Why is Ubuntu asking for a password?
6. What is keyring password in Linux?
7. What do I do if I forgot my Sudo password?
8. How do I find my sudo password?
9. How do I find my sudo password in Linux?
10. What can I use instead of Sudo?
11. How do I login as Sudo?
12. How do I know if Sudo is enabled?

How do I stop Linux from asking for a password?

Disable the Password Under Linux

To disable the password requirement, click on Application > Accessories > Terminal. Next, enter this command line sudo visudo and press enter. Now, enter your password and press Enter. Then, search for %admin ALL=(ALL) ALL and replace the line by %admin ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL.

What is the password for Sudo command?

There is no default password for sudo . The password that is being asked, is the same password that you set when you installed Ubuntu - the one you use to login.

How do I run a sudo command?

Run command as root. Run command as root. Run command as user. You can use sudo su to switch to the superuser account.
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Using sudo.

How do I force Sudo to ask for password?

If your timestamp_timeout is zero, sudo always prompts for a password. This feature can be enabled only by the superuser, however. Ordinary users can achieve the same behavior with sudo -k, which forces sudo to prompt for a password on your next sudo command.

Why is Ubuntu asking for a password?

The password is required because it's using sudo to run the actual installation as root. You may be able to address this by modifying /etc/sudoers to allow it to run apt-get and dpkg without a password (see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sudoers or this post Run apt-get without sudo).

What is keyring password in Linux?

What is Keyring? The keyring stores passwords and encryption keys for you, just like a safe for passwords. Your passwords are encrypted and protected with your login password by default settings. Every time you launch an application, the keyring enters the password for you.

What do I do if I forgot my Sudo password?

How to Reset Forgotten Root Password in Ubuntu

1. Ubuntu Grub Menu. Next, press the 'e' key to edit the grub parameters. ...
2. Grub Boot Parameters. ...
3. Find Grub Boot Parameter. ...
4. Locate Grub Boot Parameter. ...
5. Enable Root Filesystem. ...
6. Confirm Root Filesytem Permissions. ...
7. Reset Root Password in Ubuntu.

How do I find my sudo password?

1. Step 1: Open a Terminal Window. Right-click the desktop, then left-click Open in terminal. Alternately, you can click Menu > Applications > Accessories > Terminal.
2. Step 2: Change Your Root Password. In the terminal window, type the following: sudo passwd root.

How do I find my sudo password in Linux?

The procedure to change the root user password on Ubuntu Linux:

1. Type the following command to become root user and issue passwd: sudo -i. passwd.
2. OR set a password for root user in a single go: sudo passwd root.
3. Test it your root password by typing the following command: su -

What can I use instead of Sudo?

Sudo Alternatives

• The OpenBSD doas command is similar to sudo and has been ported to other systems.
• access.
• vsys.
• GNU userv.
• sus.
• super.
• priv.
• calife.

How do I login as Sudo?

How to become superuser on Ubuntu Linux

1. Open a terminal Window. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal on Ubuntu.
2. To become root user type: sudo -i. sudo -s.
3. When promoted provide your password.
4. After successful login, the $ prompt would change to # to indicate that you logged in as root user on Ubuntu.

How do I know if Sudo is enabled?

Run sudo -l . This will list any sudo privileges you have. since it won't stuck on the password input if you do not have the sudo access.