How to change root password of Server / VPS from SSH

Please follow below steps to change root password via SSH of a dedicated server / VPS.

Step 1:

Login as root to your server via SSH.

Step 2:

Run below command

passwd

Step 3:

Enter your new password and press enter.

Step 4:

Re-enter your new password to confirm the password.

If completed successfully, the shell will show you a successful message showing

passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.

Done!!!