Debian - login problem keeps forgetting user
by nomadic101 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5FM3N)
Hello
I'm running debian 10 (x64). I originally installed with root password, and one main user.
After installing, in terminal it indicated I didn't have user privileges when using sudo so I followed these instructions.
Now, sometimes after rebooting, my username and/or password isn't recognised. The screen re-displays login after inputting info.
I can login as root, reset user password.
But then it can be forgotten again.
Any advice?
Thankssanj


I'm running debian 10 (x64). I originally installed with root password, and one main user.
After installing, in terminal it indicated I didn't have user privileges when using sudo so I followed these instructions.
Now, sometimes after rebooting, my username and/or password isn't recognised. The screen re-displays login after inputting info.
I can login as root, reset user password.
But then it can be forgotten again.
Any advice?
Thankssanj