Creating a password for your Steam Deck is a straightforward process primarily done within its Desktop Mode. This password helps secure access to the Linux operating system environment.
Here's how you can set up a password for your Steam Deck:
Setting Your Steam Deck Password
The method involves using the terminal application in Desktop Mode. As indicated by the provided reference, the key step is using the passwd command.
Steps to Set Your Password
Follow these steps to create your password:
- Switch to Desktop Mode: If you are in Gaming Mode, press the Steam button, navigate to "Power", and select "Switch to Desktop".
- Open the Terminal: Once in Desktop Mode, you need to find and open the terminal application. Search for "console" or "terminal" in the application menu.
- Enter the Command: In the terminal window, type the command
passwdand press Enter. - Set Your Password: The system will prompt you to enter a new password. You will typically need to type it twice to confirm. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you have entered and confirmed your new password, it will be set for your Steam Deck's Desktop Mode user. This password will be required for actions that require elevated permissions (like installing software) and potentially for logging into the Desktop Mode environment itself, depending on your settings.
The reference succinctly describes the core process: "And search for console the terminal app and there all you do is enter in pass wd. And then it will ask you to set the password. And that is quite literally. It once you've got this password." This highlights the critical command (passwd) and the location (terminal/console in Desktop Mode).
Remember to choose a strong, memorable password.
