How can I change my root or extra password?
To change your extra or root kerberos password, use the following command:
joeuser@athena:~$ kpasswd username/instance
Note: Be sure to fill in the correct information for username and instance.
For example, if you are joeuser and wish to change the password for your extra instance, you would type:
joeuser@athena:~$ kpasswd joeuser/extra
This works in the same way the passwd command normally works, i.e.: you will be prompted for your old password, and then a new one, which you will have to enter twice, to safeguard against any typos.