- To [[install additional software|persistent_storage/additional_software]]

To [[install additional software|persistent_storage/additional_software]]

- To [[access the internal hard disks of the computer|doc/advanced_topics/internal_hard_disk]]

To [[access the internal hard disks of the computer|doc/advanced_topics/internal_hard_disk]]

- To execute commands with `sudo`

To execute commands with `sudo`

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When you set up an administration password, an attacker who learns your administration passwordcan get physical access to your computer while Tails is running could be able to break all theyour security measures built in Tailsand:

When you set up an administration password, an attacker who can get physical access to your computer while Tails is running could be able to break your security and:

Hide your keyboard while typing your administration password in public spaces.

Hide your keyboard while typing your administration password in public spaces.

Never leave your computer unattended while running Tails.

Never leave your computer unattended while running Tails.

Learn how to [[quickly shut down Tails quickly|doc/first_steps/shutdown]] in case of emergency.

Learn how to [[shut down Tails quickly|doc/first_steps/shutdown]] in case of emergency.

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<p>For security, it is impossible to set up an administration password after
starting Tails. Otherwise, a compromised application could bypass some of the
security built into Tails.</p>

<p>For security, it is impossible to set up an administration password after
starting Tails. Otherwise, a compromised application could bypass some of the
security built into Tails.</p>

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How to open a root terminalconsole

How to open a root console