How to resolve the issue of being unable to enter the password on the Debian login screen?

2 years ago
Noah Thompson
2 minutes

If you are unable to input your password at the Debian login interface, it may be caused by a few reasons.

  1. Keyboard issue: First, make sure your keyboard is functioning properly. You can try testing if the keyboard is working properly in other applications. If the keyboard is working fine, it may be caused by other issues.
  2. Input method issue: If you are using a non-English input method, it may prevent password input. Please try using an English input method to enter your password on the login screen.
  3. Keyboard layout issue: Debian defaults to the QWERTY keyboard layout. If you are using a different layout, you may need to switch to the corresponding layout on the login screen in order to correctly input your password.
  4. Security Setting Issue: In some cases, Debian may be configured to disable the visibility of password input, meaning you cannot see the characters as you type them. Even though you cannot see the characters, you can still input your password correctly. Please ensure you enter the password correctly and then press Enter to log in.

If the above methods do not solve the issue of being unable to enter the password, you can try the following method:

  1. To log in with a virtual terminal: press Ctrl + Alt + F2 to enter the virtual terminal interface, attempt to login. If you can successfully login, it may be an issue with the login interface. You can try reconfiguring the login interface or using a different login manager.
  2. Reset password: If you are unable to log in normally, you can try resetting your password. Select the recovery mode at the Grub boot menu, then choose the reset password option. Follow the instructions to reset your password and attempt to log in afterwards.
  3. Reinstalling the system: If none of the above methods work, you may consider reinstalling the Debian system. Before reinstalling, make sure to back up your important data.

If the issue persists, we recommend consulting the Debian community or seeking professional technical support.

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