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Tiny Core Passwords
If you want to prevent other people from logging into your computer, you can add passwords to Tiny Core.
If you are using the Extlinux bootloader, another option it to add passwords to Extlinux. For more information, see Extlinux Passwords.
Add Passwords to Tiny Core
To add a password for user tc, open the terminal and type
passwd
To add a password for root, type
sudo passwd
Save Passwords using Backup
If you use Backup, to save passwords, add
etc/shadow
to /opt/.filetool.lst
Backup when shutting down the computer.
Save Passwords using Persistent opt
If you use persistent opt, here is a way to save passwords.
Copy shadow to /opt. Open the terminal and type
sudo cp /etc/shadow /opt/shadow
Add the following to /opt/bootsync.sh
sudo mv /etc/shadow /etc/shadow_old sudo cp /opt/shadow /etc/shadow
Use Password to Log In
To be prompted for Username and Password when logging in, add the bootcode
noautologin
to the bootloader.
Don't Log In as Root
Log in as tc, not as root.
If you want to perform root tasks, use sudo before commands.
