Changing the Default Password

This section explains how to change the default password on the Raspberry Pi. It is a good security practice to change the default password that is configured during the Installing Mainsail section. By default the Raspberry Pi password is raspberry.

• From the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool menu;

  • Select System Options and press Enter;

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool menus and use Enter key to select.

Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool - Main Menu

• Select S3 Password and press Enter;

S3 Password

• You should get this message 'You will now be asked to enter a new password for the pi user';

  • Press Enter to continue;

• You will be prompted to enter a 'New password';

  • Type your new password and press Enter;

• You will be prompted to 'Retype new password';

  • Retype your new password and press Enter;

New Password

• If you successful entered your new password, you will receive a message saying 'Password changed successfully';

  • Click <Ok>;

Password Ok

After clicking <Ok> above, it should return you to the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool main menu. If it closes the Configuration Tool, type sudo raspi-config and when prompted enter your new password.