How to reset log in password with terminal prompt

When you boot up, at the GRUB menu, go to the advanced options for Zorin and enter recovery mode.

Select "Drop to root shell".

passwd username

Where username is your username e.g. passwd james.

Enter a new password.

Press Ctrl+d to get out of the root terminal and resume the boot.

You should now be able to login with your new password.

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