In Tails, an administration password (also called *root password* or *amnesia password*) is required to perform system administration tasks.For example:
In order to perform administration tasks, you need to set up an administration password when starting Tails, using the [[Welcome Screen|welcome_screen]].
Specify a password of your choice in both the <span class="guilabel">Administration Password</span>and<span class="guilabel">Confirm</span> text boxes then click <span class="bold">Add</span>.
<p>For security, it is impossible to set up an administration passwordafter starting Tails. Otherwise, a compromised application could bypass some of the security built in Tails.</p>
