Root pwd after SSH into machine | Runpod | Page 1

foggy marlin Nov 3, 2025, 3:35 PM

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After I succesfull ssh to the runpod, I'm prompted for a root password. Where can I get or set it ?

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zinc moat Nov 4, 2025, 3:08 PM

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Hmm try using web terminal and check the ssh server's auth files / config

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and which template are you using?

foggy marlin Nov 4, 2025, 4:55 PM

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RTX450 with Runpod Pytorch 2.8.0

zinc moat Nov 4, 2025, 11:22 PM

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What's rtx 450 thing

cosmic arrow Nov 5, 2025, 6:13 PM

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They meant 4500 I think. If you're being presented with the password prompt, your SSH attempt wasn't successful frowning3

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