By Chris Mingay
Hi all,
Is it possible to access a server via the Digital Ocean hosted VNC Console Access when you’ve not set up a password?
I created a server with SSH keys meaning that no root password is generated (or provided to me anyway). This works great, but today I needed to quickly SSH into the server from a machine that’s not set up in authorized_keys. I had to reset the root password via the DO web interface.
I am not expecting it to be possible, because effectively I am sat in from of the server with a keyboard and monitor and accessing it directly. However, I just through I’d ask, just in case!
In future I will create a sub user and make it a sudoer.
Thanks -Chris
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It is not possible without some planning ahead. You can ssh into your droplet from a host with your key and run the command passwd which will allow you to set up a root password. This should not affect your ability to login using your keys without a password but will allow a “local” login with the password via the web console.
I really. Just. don’t. Know. W hat are we going to do? What ever the pass word Is,if only i could get taken Out. What do you thank?
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