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Old 06-16-2021, 11:55 AM   #1
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Require Password at boot

I'm just a Linux newbie, but I'd like to put password protection on bionicpup32-8.0-uefi. I've searched the internet, but found nothing that works. I don't need high security - just a way to keep grand kids from destroying my old computer. Thank you in advance.
 
Old 06-16-2021, 12:05 PM   #2
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Maybe try

Code:
sudo passwd <username>
 
Old 06-16-2021, 12:41 PM   #3
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Puppy is not a multi-user system and runs as root. A BIOS password might be the easiest.
 
Old 06-16-2021, 04:14 PM   #4
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My Admin password on my old Dell Vostro 1400 doesn't work on Puppy. I need a password on Puppy.
 
Old 06-16-2021, 04:50 PM   #5
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I found one thread where the OP simply ran the passwd command but I can not confirm if that works so use at your own risk. I assume auto login will work but hopefully running exit will logout.
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Old 06-17-2021, 11:55 AM   #6
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Found solution at:
https://forum.puppylinux.com/viewtopic.php?f=155&t=2467
 
  


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