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Forgot SSH Password

pCP Team 7 June 2024 pCP 9.2.0 Setup • How to  •
If you forget the password for user tc. This proceedure is how you can reset the password.
Info

You must have physical access to the device. Without physical access, there is no way to set a new password.

Steps

Step 1
  • Connect a keyboard and monitor to your Rasbperry Pi running pCP.
Step 2
  • Power up the device and wait for boot to finish.
  • When you see `Press [Enter] to access console. Press the [Enter] key on your keyboard.
Step 3
  • Type the following: sudo passwd tc
  • Enter your new password when prompted.
Step 4
  • Type pcp bu to backup your new password setting.
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