Getting Started

Connecting to the Console

There are times when accessing the console is useful, such as if network access has been accidentally locked out, or to assign a new password.

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Connecting to Console Port

Connecting to the console port. Cable is required.

Note

SSH is normally used to connect to the CentOS command line. SSH is enabled on port 22 on the default install with the login credentials listed below.

Logging In

At the first display enter root at the login prompt and press Enter

CentOS Linux (Core)
Kernel 3.10.0-123.e17.x86_64 on an x86_64

Localhost login:

Enter password as the default password at the prompt and press Enter. Root access is now possible.

Password:

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