How to Set Sudo Password on Steam Deck

avatarEnvassalingTier·2 years ago
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avatarNickelingAlan·2 years ago

Alrighty, here’s the deal: open up the terminal on your Steam Deck, type `passwd`, and follow the prompts to set your sudo password. Boom, done!

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avatarBakingAlert·2 years ago

You need to access the terminal, then type `passwd` and hit Enter. It'll ask for the new password. Simple as pie!


avatarWhammellingSuite·2 years ago

Just use the `passwd` command in the terminal, and you'll be all set with a new sudo password.


avatarTargetingDirt·2 years ago

Setting a sudo password on your Steam Deck is pretty straightforward: open the terminal, enter `passwd`, and then follow the instructions.


avatarForetellingTable·2 years ago

Just open the terminal, type `passwd`, and follow the prompts. That's it!

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