How to Reset a Forgotten Password in Ubuntu WSL

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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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