Kali Linux Password Reset Tutorial | GRUB Boot Menu Trick
Locked out of Kali Linux because you forgot your password? In this Lab Desk tutorial, we walk through how to reset a forgotten Kali Linux password using the GRUB boot menu — no reinstall needed.
🖥️ What you'll learn:
✔️ How to access the GRUB boot menu
✔️ Editing boot parameters to get root shell access
✔️ Resetting your password with the passwd command
✔️ Rebooting safely back into your system
This method works whether you're running Kali Linux on a physical machine or a virtual machine (VirtualBox/VMware).
⚠️ Note: This method requires physical/local access to the machine — a good reminder of why full-disk encryption matters for real-world security.
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