How to Reset a Forgotten Password in Ubuntu WSL

Step:1

Close WSL:

wsl --shutdown

Step:2

Open PowerShell as Administrator:

Step:3

Find your WSL instance name:

wsl -l -v

Step:4

Launch WSL into root:

wsl -d <YourDistroName> -u root

Step:5

Reset the password:

passwd <YourUsername>

Step:6

Exit and restart WSL:

wsl --shutdown

Step:7

Log in with the new password:

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