Today I faced a simple but tricky task: logging into a Ubuntu Server without knowing the password. Easy? Usually yes, but not when you're locked out.
Fortunately, the VM was running on Proxmox with the QEMU Guest Agent installed and enabled. This makes resetting the credentials a breeze, as it allows the host to communicate directly with the guest OS.
Here is the quick workflow:
Once you have the VM ID (e.g.,
101) and the username (e.g., root or ubuntu), run the following command: