Logging in as “root”
There are 3 main ways of logging in as root (also referred to as the “superuser”) or to execute specific commands as root:
• from the login screen,
• using the su command,
• using sudo (requires setup by root for specific users).
Due to the nature of the root account, namely that it is often used for relatively short activities, many people prefer using the su command, rather than logging out and logging back in again. In this case you should read the comments about the su command in the previous section.
It is important to realize that root should not be using FOXMAN‑UN. For example, root should not try to start the GUIs, nor should they try to use the NEM RAT.
The only time that root is required is when installing, upgrading or removing the FOXMAN‑UN software or its components.