Open Nautilus as Root in Ubuntu | Linux

Sometimes you need to edit files and save data change. Ubuntu / Linux has a tool that allows us to access folders and files as Administrator. It is Nautilus.

To install Nautilus follow these orders:

1. Press Alt+F2, then type Terminal or Konsole
2. In Terminal type sudo su, then press Enter
3. Type you Administrator password, then press Enter
4.  Type apt-get install gksu, then press Enter
5.  Type apt-get install nautilus, then press Enter
6.  Type nautilus -q, and then press Enter

Nautilus was installed. Now you can use it to make changes to your System as Administrator.

Now, to enter as a root:

• Press Alt+F2, then type Terminal or Konsole
• In Terminal type "gksudo nautilus", and then press Enter

Congratulation! Now you have all privileges on your System.