On 06/07/2018 19:27, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote:
> I suggest logging in as pi then run sudo passwd andset a root
> password that you and nobody else knows.

Log in as pi and then run 'sudo su -' (no quotes) at the pi prompt, and
give pi's password, to get to a root prompt. 'exit' goes back to user pi

That way direct root login is still impossible.

see also : man sudo and man su

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Chris Elvidge, England

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