Unable to Switch to Administrative Access
Author: luronumenCreated Jul 3, 2026Updated Sep 6, 2026
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Explain what happens
Steps to Reproduce the Issue:
- Try to Switch to Administrative Access by clicking on Turn on administrative access button: Disconnected Server has closed the connection. error message is displayed
Version of Cockpit
362-1~bpo13+1
Where is the problem in Cockpit?
Accounts
Server operating system
Debian
Server operating system version
13
What browsers are you using?
Brave
System log
pam_unix(sudo:auth): conversation failed
pam_unix(sudo:auth): auth could not identify password for [luciano]Source: cockpit-project/cockpit