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lastproofread: '2026-02-04'
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# Password Recovery

Restart VyOS from the console. The GRUB menu appears.
Select **Boot options**.

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Next, select **Select boot mode**.

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Select **Password reset**.

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Boot the desired VyOS version.

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The standalone user password recovery tool runs and prompts you to reset the
local system user password. VyOS automatically reboots after you reset your
password.

```console
Do you wish to reset the admin password? (y or n)
y
Which admin account do you want to reset?[vyos]
my_username
Enter my_username password:
Retype my_username password:
System will reboot in 10 seconds...
```