How do you get into root?

You can get into root access (or enable the root account) primarily through the terminal using the sudo command to set a password. Here's how:

Enabling Root Access

Open the terminal: If you are in a desktop environment, press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal.
Set the root password: Type the following command and press Enter:
```
sudo passwd root
```
Enter your user password: When prompted, enter the password for your current user account (the one you're logged in with).
Enter the new root password: You will then be prompted to enter the new password for the root account. Choose a strong, memorable password.
Re-enter the root password: You will be asked to retype the new password to confirm it.

After setting the root password, you can switch to the root user in a couple of ways:

Using su: Type su root and press Enter. You will be prompted for the root password you just set. After entering the correct password, you will be logged in as the root user.
Using sudo -i: This command opens a new shell as the root user. Type sudo -i and press Enter. You will typically be prompted for your (the user initiating the command) password.

Important Security Considerations:

Enable root access only when necessary: Leaving the root account enabled all the time can create security vulnerabilities.
Use a strong root password: This is crucial for protecting your system.
Be careful when logged in as root: You have unrestricted access to the system, so a single mistake can have serious consequences.