Locked Out

[Deku]

Having some network issues and having to login via console, however, I can't.  When I log in as Root, it says Login incorrect.  I rebooted in Single User Mode, reset the root password, and same problem - Login Incorrect.

I do think I disabled the Root account via the web interface, but didn't think that would disable it at console.  And since none of the other admin user accounts have shell login, they just say "This account is currently not available".  I tried to edit the passwd file in single user mode to add the shell, but it seems to reset after it boots up. 

Please help - how can I get back in via the console?

[franco]

For example: use an image to reset the root password via booting the image and starting the installer.

There are a vast number of topics in these forums about dealing with this problem.


Cheers,
Franco

[Deku]

Thanks