FAQ:How do I set or change the root password
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Q: How do I set / change the root password?
A: Use the extrausers class to set the password:
inherit extrausers EXTRA_USERS_PARAMS = "usermod -P 1876*18 root;"
This sets the root password to "1876*18".
| WARNING: if you are hardcoding a root password for a production image deployed to multiple devices, consider carefully the ramifications of doing so before proceeding. |
Q: How do I add users?
A: Use the extrausers class to and the user and set the password:
inherit extrausers EXTRA_USERS_PARAMS = "useradd -P 2015*08 myUser;"
This adds the user myUser and sets the password to "2015*08".
