To change the root password on macOS using the terminal, you can use the dscl command. The dscl command is used to manage the Directory Service on macOS. Here are the steps to change the root password:
- Open the Terminal application.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo dscl . -passwd /Users/root
- You will be prompted to enter the new password. Enter your new password and press Enter.
- You will be prompted to re-enter your new password. Enter your new password again and press Enter.
- The password change process will now complete. You will see a message indicating that the password has been changed.
It’s important to note that this method requires you to have administrative access to the system. Also, you should be aware that changing the root password could cause issues with system-level processes that rely on the root user. Therefore, it is recommended to backup important data before making any changes to the root password.