Login Screen

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Graphical Login Screen
Virtual Console

This page provides detailed information about the Kicksecure login screen and how to log in securely.

Graphical Login Screen[edit]

For graphical user interface (GUI).

Platform specific.

  • Kicksecure: Applicable. See below.
  • Kicksecure for Qubes: Mostly, not applicable except if using a Qubes HVM. This is up to the host operating system, Qubes, not Kicksecure.

A login screen can be provided by a login manager. For example, LightDM is the login manager used by default in Kicksecure.

Figure: LightDM login manager

Console Login Screen[edit]

For command line interface (CLI).

What is a virtual console? See Virtual Console.

Login Instructions for Virtual Console[edit]

Platform specific.

  • Kicksecure: Applicable. See below.
  • Kicksecure for Qubes: Mostly, not applicable except if using a Qubes HVM. This is up to the host operating system, Qubes, not Kicksecure.

Figure: virtual console login screen

1. Type the Username.

  • The default username is: user
  • Press <Enter> after typing the username.

2. Type the Password.

  • If a password has been set, type it and press <Enter>.
  • Note: No feedback (such as asterisks "*") will be shown when typing the password.

Notes[edit]

  • The default root account is locked for security reasons. For more information, visit the root account documentation.
  • If you are using a virtual machine, ignore any host login: prompts. Do not enter your host computer username or password.

Troubleshooting[edit]

  • Forgot Username or Password: If you have forgotten your username or password, please refer to the Recovery page for steps on recovering your account.

See Also[edit]

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