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Introduction

Entering your password each time you run a sudo command can be cumbersome, especially if you frequently perform administrative tasks. To streamline your workflow, you can configure your server to disable the password prompt for sudo commands. This guide will show you how to make this change securely.

Step 1 – Access and log in to your web server via SSH.

Step 2 –  Run the following command on your server’s SSH terminal.

sudo visudo

Step 3 – Add the following code at the bottom of the file, replace “username” with your username.

username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL

Step 4 – Save and exit.

Reference:

How to SSH into your cloud or web server

Basic command and tutorial guide on text file editor on SSH

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can configure your server to bypass the password prompt for sudo commands, making your administrative tasks more efficient. However, it’s important to use this configuration with caution, as it grants elevated privileges without authentication, which could pose a security risk if your account is compromised. Always ensure that your server is secure and that only trusted users have access.