This tutorial will explain How to disable password prompts in Ubuntu
Note:- Disabling password prompts might be a security risk
Open the terminal window from Applications --> accessories --> terminal, run the command:
sudo visudo
Find the line that says
%admin ALL=(ALL) ALL
and change it to
%admin ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
Save and exit the file
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OH DEAR GOD! ALL OF YOU!
All this guy did… was tell how to do it. THAT IS ALL. Some people may not like the CONSTANT in-your-face prompts, and I could see why.
On one of my desktops, I disabled this prompt because:
a) I didn’t do to much heavy computing on it
b) It’s slow and the prompts make it takethat much more time.
I installed ubuntu onto it to get it working again. It’s running very well but when I’m adjusting visual effects or installing updates, the prompts get annoying as all hell.
Good tip, thanks.
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I use Linux as a virtual computer, so passwords are unnecessary in most cases. If something happens I’ll just re do it anyway
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LOL. Ubuntu fanboys tell me how much Windows sucks because it’s unsecure, so I go to Ubuntu to see what all the hoopla is about, and then I discover that when I want Ubuntu to be as unannoying as Windows (those passwords prompts are annoying as hell – among other things), I learn that Ubuntu is just as danger prone as Windows.
Anyways: thanks for the info on how to turn off the password deal. Sucks major butt monkey, and I’m not sorry to see it go.
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Actually, it is still much more secure. There are virtually no virus or adware (or anything, for that matter) for Ubuntu. So its nearly impossible for something bad to happen.
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I followed all the instructions above and I must say thanks for nothing cause it does not work i still have passwords everywhere! this is the reason Ubuntu is only on 1% of the worlds computers because it passwords ya to death! you need to get like windows and have ZERO passwords or at least a simple setting to turn the F’n things off!
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Incorrect bob… Its because Linux does not have much when it comes to program support. You have a web browser. And Open Office…… Anddddd……… Lets see….. Thats it.
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ptah Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
It’s good that your type stay away from Linux.
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For some reason the website didn’t take the special characters (like the double hifen and the 3 periods in one)
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This is what I get –
visudo: /etc/sudoers: Permission denied
I really want to love this OS but really hate programming – it’s like learning DOS all over again. Or alternatively, the terminal asks for a password and and then won’t respond to the keyboard when I try to type it in. Surely we’ve gone beyond all this by now – how is anyone supposed to get any work done?
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Ryan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The password is being entered. However, it doesn’t display the ‘*’ character for each character in the password in case that guy over there or that camera above you are looking at your monitor. And they are. Watch out.
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Excuse me, but how do I save after edit?
I am a noob :$
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sfowler Reply:
April 27th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
1) Ctrl+X
2) Yes
3) Enter (at the file name)
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Thanks for the post.
For jonz, Farid and anyone like myself who doesn’t like/know the vi interface, you can also type:
sudo gedit /etc/sudoers
To edit the file.
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I edited it, but I was stuck for 20 minutes to understand how to save the file.
It’s such a boring operating system that I’ll switch back to windows. Linux isn’t user friendly, especially when it comes to novice users.
Sorry to say, but this really sucks. I like the performance, but I rather wait a little bit more instead of having to find out how to save the file.
Thx anyway.
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saving is ctrl+X fuuuuck took me 10 minutes to find it.
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sorry guys but your methods doesn’t work
for software center i found this
cat <<EOT | sudo tee /etc/polkit-1/localauthority/50-local.d/allow-apt.pkla
[allow-apt]
Identity=unix-group:admin
Action=org.debian.apt.*
ResultAny=no
ResultInactive=yes
ResultActive=yes
EOT
now no password popup ! coooool !!!!
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me, how do you do that type what in terminal or where, thanks
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just copy this text with the mouse
cat <<EOT | sudo tee /etc/polkit-1/localauthority/50-local.d/allow-apt.pkla
[allow-apt]
Identity=unix-group:admin
Action=org.debian.apt.*
ResultAny=no
ResultInactive=yes
ResultActive=yes
EOT
now open a terminal
type:
sudo su
insert your password
then right click over and click on paste
now hit ENTER key on keyboard
now restart your system
now open ubuntu software center,look for some software and click on install..
surprize:
will not popup any password again
thanks for all guys are writing in forums ideas … lol
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mrdreamers Reply:
June 18th, 2012 at 5:49 am
is this 4 all password prompts? or just for software center??
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Put it this way:
If you’re using Ubuntu as a Home Theatre PC to stream LiveTV and watch movies, any administrative task you may need to do requires a password.
Now I’m sitting on my sofa with an IR Remote. You tell me how it’s simple just to enter my password?
Thanks for this, it makes my life a whole lot easier!
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@CJ: In your case, you just need to give root privileges to some of the applications you use (via remote control) instead of putting your PC at risk! I mean, instead, you can edit the sudoers file to add some applications so that password wont be asked for if they are executed. That’s the best solution for your case.
… and actually, this is somewhat similar to what the recent ubuntu update managed versions do! It updates the list without asking for a password, however, it does when installing. Let’s put installation aside, doesn’t apt-get update need root privileges to work? Then how come the update manager does that on your behalf? They have an exception.
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Cj you don’t need an autonomation for a new cool reason : you are just an idiot
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@me
Haters gonna hate.
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me thanks that worked! Is there a tweak to eliminate passwords on Ubuntu Tweak? I manage 13 computers and get tired of constantly entering PWs
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Finally! Disabled the freaking password prompt for everything i open! I mean i am more at the risk of letting others see my password (when i use my net-book outside) then my computer being attacked! Moreover, its just a net-book, so even if it gets the “non-existent” Linux virus, i can just format it and reinstall the OS! Freaking Linux fan-boys made it too idiotic and troublesome for regular users who just want to stay up to date, install their favorite softwares (from their own repositories) and just have root privileges!
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This doesn’t work using xfce4 can you please post a method for xfce4? Thank you
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CJ Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Worked using xfce4 when I tried
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HELP!. wont get passed startup screen.
Ubuntu 10 I used the command above. sudo visudo
Find the line that says
%admin ALL=(ALL) ALL
and change it to
%admin ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
Like many I could not find save. So i just exited. I then restarted the cpomputer. Now it played the drums, and shows the Ubuntu loading screen but is just frozen there.
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Linux (using Ubuntu) really isn’t complicated. Especially with all these ttorials. At least the current OS is very basic. I had been a Windows user and had no trouble switching to Ubuntu. Or maybe that is just because I am a programmer (but with very little expirience away from web programming…)
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doesn’t work in 12.04 can you please update a fix?
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First of all some of these comments are hilarious! You guys (on both sides) need to relax, grab a cold beer, and say to yourselves “its just an operating system, no more, no less…” There is no reason to go all Bloods and Crips on each other.
Now, I am definitely a Linux n00b. With the exception of some basic Unix commands I learned back in 1993-1994 when I was trying to hack into my schools “FreeNET” server (text-based internet, all we had in those days) this is all new to me. It’s certainly been “interesting” learning the ins and outs of a new OS, I have to say I really enjoy using Ubuntu. Everything is very well put together and streamlined once you understand how it functions. The one thing that does annoy me is the constant prompting for password authentication. It even seems like if I even try to move my mouse cursor or turn up the volume I’m prompted for my password. This is made even more annoying by the fact that I have the habit of selecting LOOOOONG and complex passwords for everything that I do. Now what I would like to do is leave my initial login password protected but remove the restrictions on things like updates, unlocking certain locked options in my apps, editing my software sources, and executing applications like Wireshark (which for some reason can’t access any interfaces unless I run as root, then gives me a stern lecture via prompt about the “dangers” of running it as root…wtf?) Now will the above method help me accomplish this or is there some other way to make this happen? Thanks to everybody for their suggestions and feedback…and some of you other lunatics may need to seek counseling :/
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For a guy who use Windows all his life I amn testing 12.10 on Windows 8 through VMWARE, I can tell you the command doesn’t work. Any other bright ideas?
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@Jack:
I think they’ve added more restrictions through polkit in the last few versions. After being prompted for my very long and line-noise-esque password when I just wanted to change my time zone while traveling, I found this:
sudo perl -i -pe ‘s/auth_admin_keep/yes/g’ /usr/share/polkit-1/actions/*.policy
sudo perl -i -pe ‘s/auth_admin/yes/g’ /usr/share/polkit-1/actions/*.policy
sudo perl -i -pe ‘s{no}{yes}g’ /usr/share/polkit-1/actions/*.policy
If Ubuntu has a problem with people wiping all their carefully constructed policies away, they shouldn’t impose restrictions on doing something as simple as changing the time or pulling updates.
Inevitably, someone will respond that these restrictions are in place because Linux is a multi-user OS, but I notice they haven’t removed the option to allow logins without a password, indicating they realize most desktop machines are single-user. Their move toward multi-user-hostile technologies like Wayland put the last nail in that coffin.
The above commands are a blunt instrument. They worked fine on my 12.04 machines but who knows what’ll happen in the future. Use them at your own risk.
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I’ve struggled with this password busniness (amongst other Linux basics) off and on for years also and have basically given up using my Linux computer as it’s so hard to find out how to do even the simplest things. Here we have several totally different solutions from different nice helpful people but none of them are any use to me as I can’t find anything called ‘Accessories’ or ‘Terminal’ or even ‘Applications’ and I don’t what a dash or a sudo is. You guys always assume a level of knowledge and experience which I don’t have to start with, so I don’t ever get to learn how to use this system
Is there anywhere a genuine idiot’s guide which actually starts from where we are as newcomers used to the ease and functionality of Windows?
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