enable root account in Mac (10.6)

The easiest way to enable root is to start a terminal session, and type:

sudo passwd root

You will be prompted for a new password to enable root access.

If it does not work, following next steps:

1. Open the Directory Utility located in /System/Library/CoreServices/.
2. Unlock the application by clicking the padlock icon and entering your Administrator login.
3. From the Edit menu, select Enable Root User.
4. Chose Change Root Password from the Edit menu and chose a password for the root user.

That’s it! Make sure to lock the application by clicking the padlock icon.