Sudo or’ superuser do’ permits you to temporarily elevate your current user account to access the system’s root level. Moreover, users complain about not knowing how to set up a Sudo password to be able to run a Steam deck Sudo command.
Sudo password allows access to commands as the Deck user
You can set up a Sudo password for the Steam deck from the desktop mode. Users must provide a Sudo password before using Sudo commands on the deck user. Root and Sudo passwords are not the same.
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Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve. It is advanced compared to some other gaming consoles.
However, there are several difficulties that users may encounter while using the Steam deck. Performing specific in-depth troubleshooting or using Sudo commands on the Steam deck requires permission from the Sudo utility system.
However, users need to provide a Sudo password to use the Sudo command in the Steam deck. Because the Steam deck comes without a password, users need to set a password to be able to use Sudo.
Hence, this article will discuss the Sudo password for the Steam deck and how you can set up a Sudo password on the Steam deck.
What is the Sudo password for Steam Deck?
The deck user comes with no password set to it by default. It means it can’t be used to run a Sudo command unless the user can set up a Sudo password.
So, there is no Sudo password on the Steam deck until the user sets up a password on it.
Furthermore, using Steam’s desktop mode lets you access the customization of the console and other commands. Nonetheless, the user must reset the Sudo password to get root access.
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How to set up a Sudo password on the Steam Deck?
- Press the Power button on your Steam Deck.
- Press and hold down the Power button to prompt a new menu.
- Select Switch to Desktop to boot the Steam deck in Desktop mode.
- Open the Konsole terminal app.
- Press STEAM + X to prompt the Steam Deck’s keyboard. (Also, you can use an external keyboard plugged into the device)
- Type in the following command and press Enter: passwd
- This will prompt the enter a new password window. (Enter a new password)
- Confirm the new password.
Setting up a Sudo password allows you to use commands as the deck user.
However, users can go to steamdecktips.com for more information about how to set a password for the Steam deck user in desktop mode.
Is Root and Sudo’s password the same?
The Root account grants you full privileged access to run commands on the system, while the Sudo password is what grants you privileged access to run Sudo commands.
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Root means that you already have access, but Sudo requires you to set up a password for Sudo before you can run Sudo commands.
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