Well, I ain’t no computer whiz, you know? But I’ve seen a thing or two in my days. This whole thing about not being able to type your password in that terminal thingy, it’s a real head-scratcher. It’s like trying to thread a needle with your eyes closed. You know it’s there, but you just can’t see it. So, let me tell you what I’ve gathered about this can’t enter password in terminal business.
First off, don’t you be alarmed. It ain’t the end of the world. When that computer asks for your password and you start typing and nothing shows up, it’s like the computer is playing tricks on you. You keep typing and typing, like you’re sending a message to the moon, but that darn screen stays as empty as a well in July. It’s enough to make you wanna pull your hair out! I can’t type my password in, what should I do? If your password got spelled wrong, it will prompt you to try again. Just keep calm and type again.
But here’s the thing, from what I hear, that’s just how these computer terminal things work. They’re sneaky, I tell ya! They hide your password so nobody peeking over your shoulder can see what you’re typing. It’s like a secret code, but the secret is, you can’t even see it yourself! So you just gotta type your password, even though it looks like you’re typing into thin air, and then hit that “Enter” button. That’s the button that tells the computer, “Okay, I’m done typing now.”
- Just type it.
- Hit Enter.
- Keep trying.
Now, some folks say if it’s still giving you trouble, you might need to restart that terminal thing. It’s like giving it a little shake to wake it up. Close it down, open it back up, and try again. Sometimes these machines, they just need a little nudge. They’re like those old mules, you gotta coax ’em a bit to get them going. I always think that computer is a little old man, he needs time to do things, if you push too hard, he just freezes.
And another thing, I’ve heard tell of this “sudo” thing. Sounds like some kind of magic spell to me. Apparently, if you type that in before you do your other business, it gives you some kind of special power. Like being the boss of the computer for a little while. But you still gotta type that invisible password afterward. So, that “sudo -i”, if you type that, it should log you into that “root” thing. Then you gotta type in your regular password. It’s all a bit confusing, ain’t it?
Terminal passwords do not show up when typed as a security measure. Don’t worry about that. It’s a good thing. Just type your password carefully. It’s designed for security. When you type your password, it won’t show any words, just keep typing.
If you are changing your password, you type something like “passwd user“, then you type your user name. After that, it will ask you to type a new password. When you type new password, same as before, nothing will show. Just type and type, then hit enter. Then it will ask you to type your new password again to make sure you type the right thing. That’s a little tricky, right?
Sometimes, people say the terminal is “frozen” or “hung.” Sounds like it’s caught a cold or something. They say it happens when the connection is too busy. It’s like when everyone’s trying to use the phone at the same time, and the lines get all tangled up. If that happens, you might just have to wait it out. Patience is a virtue, as they say. If you wait for a while, it might work again. If you wait too long, you might need to restart your computer. Just turn it off and turn it on again, sometimes it just works.
And be careful with those commands. You copy and paste the first line into the terminal, then you hit enter. It’s easy to make mistakes, so be very careful when you type those things. One wrong letter, and who knows what might happen! It’s like baking a cake, you gotta follow the recipe just right, or else it’ll be a flop. You don’t want to mess up your computer, do you? So be careful when you are typing those commands, make sure every word is correct.
Remember to type your administrator account password at the prompt and press Return. Terminal is a useful tool. Remember that password is not visible, so type carefully. This is the most important part, you have to type your password very carefully. You don’t want to type the wrong password, or you will have to do it all over again.
I’m trying to push my newly committed project to somewhere via the terminal. When I type in my username, it went through. But it then asked me to type in my password. I typed, but nothing shows up. Then it failed. I don’t know what I did wrong. I think it is the same problem. You type in your password, but it does not show up. Just keep trying, maybe it will work.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about this can’t enter password in terminal problem. It’s a bit like trying to find a black cat in a coal cellar, ain’t it? But don’t you fret. Just keep your wits about you, type carefully, and remember that sometimes, the computer’s just playing hide-and-seek with your password. And if all else fails, well, there’s always that young whippersnapper down the street who knows a thing or two about these contraptions. Maybe he can help you out. Good luck, and don’t let that computer get the best of you!
