Uh oh! Forgot your WSL password? Don't sweat it! I'll get you back in and running in no time.

Important notes before proceeding:

• Back up all your WSL data: If possible, back up your important files and data from your WSL before proceeding, as this process may involve making changes that could potentially lead to data loss.
• Understand the risks: Resetting a password involves granting temporary root access to your WSL system. Be cautious and follow the steps carefully to avoid unintended consequences.

Follow these steps to reset your forgotten WSL password:

Steps to Reset Your WSL Password:

Open Windows Command Prompt:

Type in wsl -l

This command will list all the Linux distributions you have installed.

Select the Linux Distribution:

From the list, select the Linux distribution you want to change the password for and type:

wsl-distribution config --default-user root

NB: Type it in lowercase and remove all spacing, hyphens (-), and full stops (.).

This command will allow you to change the password of your sudo user.

Now, Open Your WSL Terminal:

You will be logged in as the root user by default.

Type in: passwd username to Change the Password

Restore the Default User:

Once the password is successfully changed, go back to the Windows Command Prompt and set the default user to its previous state by typing in:

wsl-distribution config --default-user your-username

Now, you can use your new password to perform sudo operations on your WSL.