Open a console, log in as root then give the command: passwd followed by your username then follow the instructions on the screen to change your password on your user account.
Best Regards, David On Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 9:52 PM John Berden <john.berd...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello. > I'm installing Debian 10.8 with a speaking console installer. I use ISO > debian-10.8.0-amd64-netinst.iso. > After starting the system, I get a request for the user's password. > I enter the correct password that I specified during installation. But I > get a message that I entered the wrong password. > Why and how to fix it? > Thanks in advance! > >