Setting a New Password

Learn how to set a new root password on Linux servers.

Please note that this feature only works on Linux-based servers with an unencrypted hard drive.

To request a new root password, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Server Control Panel (SCP).
2. Select the desired server. Note:
   • Your server must be running a Linux distribution.
   • Your server must be powered off.
3. Go to Access.
4. Go to Set Root Password , enter a new password and click Set Password on the right. Alternatively, you can click Generate.

Last update: 25 June 2026