How to run Dolphin as root?












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I currently use dolphin 17.04.3 and whenever I run it as sudo, it gives the following error
Executing Dolphin as root is not possible. without explaining why or giving an alternative. So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?










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  • What version of Ubuntu are you using?

    – George Udosen
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:38






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    are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

    – ravery
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:42











  • doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:51











  • I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:56






  • 2





    "So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

    – Rinzwind
    Dec 29 '17 at 20:23
















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I currently use dolphin 17.04.3 and whenever I run it as sudo, it gives the following error
Executing Dolphin as root is not possible. without explaining why or giving an alternative. So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?










share|improve this question























  • What version of Ubuntu are you using?

    – George Udosen
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:38






  • 1





    are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

    – ravery
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:42











  • doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:51











  • I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:56






  • 2





    "So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

    – Rinzwind
    Dec 29 '17 at 20:23














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I currently use dolphin 17.04.3 and whenever I run it as sudo, it gives the following error
Executing Dolphin as root is not possible. without explaining why or giving an alternative. So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?










share|improve this question














I currently use dolphin 17.04.3 and whenever I run it as sudo, it gives the following error
Executing Dolphin as root is not possible. without explaining why or giving an alternative. So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?







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  • What version of Ubuntu are you using?

    – George Udosen
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:38






  • 1





    are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

    – ravery
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:42











  • doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:51











  • I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:56






  • 2





    "So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

    – Rinzwind
    Dec 29 '17 at 20:23



















  • What version of Ubuntu are you using?

    – George Udosen
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:38






  • 1





    are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

    – ravery
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:42











  • doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:51











  • I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

    – Ankur S
    Dec 29 '17 at 17:56






  • 2





    "So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

    – Rinzwind
    Dec 29 '17 at 20:23

















What version of Ubuntu are you using?

– George Udosen
Dec 29 '17 at 17:38





What version of Ubuntu are you using?

– George Udosen
Dec 29 '17 at 17:38




1




1





are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

– ravery
Dec 29 '17 at 17:42





are you using wayland? by default wayland does not allow GUI programs to run as root.

– ravery
Dec 29 '17 at 17:42













doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

– Ankur S
Dec 29 '17 at 17:51





doesn't work. the option to create or move files is simply greyed out in the context menu. Please check your version

– Ankur S
Dec 29 '17 at 17:51













I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

– Ankur S
Dec 29 '17 at 17:56





I'm using ubuntu 17.10 and x11 with kde installed

– Ankur S
Dec 29 '17 at 17:56




2




2





"So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

– Rinzwind
Dec 29 '17 at 20:23





"So how can I run dolphin as root for copying or deleting files?" Please re-evaluate this question. Use command line for admin tasks. It is there specifically for admin tasks. Graphical tools should not be used for admin tasks. Running graphical tools as admin has unseen side effects regarding permissions and as of late is deemed such that the developers actively block it. Do you really think it is a good idea to go against the people that know (or are supposed to know ;) ) exactly what a graphical files manipulation tool can and does?

– Rinzwind
Dec 29 '17 at 20:23










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Short:



Dolphin 17.04



The Dolphin 17.04 or later has a check:



if uid == 0 then show the "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible." and exit.


A workaround



You could edit the sources and disable the check. Then the Dolphin will work as before.



Dolphin 18.08



Few review request




  • Re-allow running Dolphin as the root user (but still not using sudo): https://phabricator.kde.org/D12795


  • Show a warning when running as the root user: https://phabricator.kde.org/D12732



Dolphin 18.08.0 is using these changes and the Dolphin can be launched with the pkexec command as the administrative super user.



pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin


More: KDE Foruns - How to run Dolphin 18.08 as root with Kubuntu or KDE neon? - https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=153655



enter image description here



Background:



Earlier - KDE Forums - How to run Dolphin as root?: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=141836



For the security reasons: Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux - https://cgit.kde.org/dolphin.git/commit/?id=0bdd8e0b0516555c6233fdc7901e9b417cf89




Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux Basically a copy of commit
kate/9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e which was written by
Martin Grässlin




Disallow executing kate and kwrite as root on Linux: https://phabricator.kde.org/R40:9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e



More tips



KDE Reddit - Dolphin root on KDE App 17.04 : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6785b1/dolphin_root_on_kde_app_1704/



Bypass "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible" and Regain KDE Dolphin Root Privileges: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6xs3mp/bypass_executing_dolphin_as_root_is_not_possible/



Future



Polkit support in KIO: https://phabricator.kde.org/T6561



When it is ready the Dolphin will show the password query if needed. Now, with the patched Dolphin&KIO:



enter image description here






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  • Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

    – Jim McAdams
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  • Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

    – user26687
    Mar 5 '18 at 9:47











  • so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

    – user47206
    Jun 22 '18 at 9:56



















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Not an answer, just a workaround for the purpose mentioned by the OP (copying or deleting files).



The idea is to




  1. install another file manger that doesn't have that limitation and that doesn't bring a lot of dependencies


  2. create an "Open as root" context menu in Dolphin for this other file manager.



The main file managers of other desktops can be used (Nautilus, Nemo, Caja, Thunar) but they do bring some dependencies. Even PCManFM and PCManFM-Qt do that. If you need one of those for some other purpose adding that one could be a good solution.



I have found that Krusader (which I think in the past used to be installed by default in some KDE systems) can be easily installed, brings no dependencies in Kubuntu 18.04, and can be used as root.



sudo apt install krusader


Under its Tools it has the "Root" option.



enter image description here



which asks for password in a gui.



To add a context menu in dolphin, create the folder ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus and then do



kate ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/filemanager_root.desktop


and add



[Desktop Action root]
Exec=/usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu krusader
Icon=dolphin
Name=Open in Krusader file manger as administrator

[Desktop Entry]
Actions=root
Icon=krusader_root
MimeType=inode/directory
ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
Type=Service
X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
X-KDE-StartupNotify=false


For some reason kdesu krusader doesn't work, and I have used the solution from here.. What also works is konsole -e sudo krusader, but that shows the terminal instead of a gui for the password prompt.



Then, you'll see in Dolphin:



enter image description here



bringing a dialog



enter image description here



which is one that works..






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    I have made my own version based on the replies above.
    So, to add a context menu to open Dolphin as root follow these steps:




    • Create a file called for example DolphinAsRoot.desktop on the directory ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/

    • With a text editor put the following content on it:


    [Desktop Entry]
    Actions=root
    Icon=system-file-manager-root
    MimeType=inode/directory
    ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
    Type=Service
    X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
    X-KDE-StartupNotify=false

    [Desktop Action root]
    Exec=/usr/bin/pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin
    Icon=system-file-manager-root
    Name=Open as administrator



    • If it still not appears on the context menu in Dolphin go to "Settings -> Configure Dolphin...-> Services" and activate the option you recently added. It should be there. If not, close Dolphin or even log out and in on your session.


    That's all, I hope it helps you all like it helped me ;)






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      Short:



      Dolphin 17.04



      The Dolphin 17.04 or later has a check:



      if uid == 0 then show the "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible." and exit.


      A workaround



      You could edit the sources and disable the check. Then the Dolphin will work as before.



      Dolphin 18.08



      Few review request




      • Re-allow running Dolphin as the root user (but still not using sudo): https://phabricator.kde.org/D12795


      • Show a warning when running as the root user: https://phabricator.kde.org/D12732



      Dolphin 18.08.0 is using these changes and the Dolphin can be launched with the pkexec command as the administrative super user.



      pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin


      More: KDE Foruns - How to run Dolphin 18.08 as root with Kubuntu or KDE neon? - https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=153655



      enter image description here



      Background:



      Earlier - KDE Forums - How to run Dolphin as root?: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=141836



      For the security reasons: Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux - https://cgit.kde.org/dolphin.git/commit/?id=0bdd8e0b0516555c6233fdc7901e9b417cf89




      Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux Basically a copy of commit
      kate/9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e which was written by
      Martin Grässlin




      Disallow executing kate and kwrite as root on Linux: https://phabricator.kde.org/R40:9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e



      More tips



      KDE Reddit - Dolphin root on KDE App 17.04 : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6785b1/dolphin_root_on_kde_app_1704/



      Bypass "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible" and Regain KDE Dolphin Root Privileges: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6xs3mp/bypass_executing_dolphin_as_root_is_not_possible/



      Future



      Polkit support in KIO: https://phabricator.kde.org/T6561



      When it is ready the Dolphin will show the password query if needed. Now, with the patched Dolphin&KIO:



      enter image description here






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      • Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

        – Jim McAdams
        Feb 26 '18 at 21:21











      • Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

        – user26687
        Mar 5 '18 at 9:47











      • so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

        – user47206
        Jun 22 '18 at 9:56
















      6














      Short:



      Dolphin 17.04



      The Dolphin 17.04 or later has a check:



      if uid == 0 then show the "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible." and exit.


      A workaround



      You could edit the sources and disable the check. Then the Dolphin will work as before.



      Dolphin 18.08



      Few review request




      • Re-allow running Dolphin as the root user (but still not using sudo): https://phabricator.kde.org/D12795


      • Show a warning when running as the root user: https://phabricator.kde.org/D12732



      Dolphin 18.08.0 is using these changes and the Dolphin can be launched with the pkexec command as the administrative super user.



      pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin


      More: KDE Foruns - How to run Dolphin 18.08 as root with Kubuntu or KDE neon? - https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=153655



      enter image description here



      Background:



      Earlier - KDE Forums - How to run Dolphin as root?: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=141836



      For the security reasons: Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux - https://cgit.kde.org/dolphin.git/commit/?id=0bdd8e0b0516555c6233fdc7901e9b417cf89




      Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux Basically a copy of commit
      kate/9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e which was written by
      Martin Grässlin




      Disallow executing kate and kwrite as root on Linux: https://phabricator.kde.org/R40:9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e



      More tips



      KDE Reddit - Dolphin root on KDE App 17.04 : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6785b1/dolphin_root_on_kde_app_1704/



      Bypass "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible" and Regain KDE Dolphin Root Privileges: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6xs3mp/bypass_executing_dolphin_as_root_is_not_possible/



      Future



      Polkit support in KIO: https://phabricator.kde.org/T6561



      When it is ready the Dolphin will show the password query if needed. Now, with the patched Dolphin&KIO:



      enter image description here






      share|improve this answer


























      • Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

        – Jim McAdams
        Feb 26 '18 at 21:21











      • Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

        – user26687
        Mar 5 '18 at 9:47











      • so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

        – user47206
        Jun 22 '18 at 9:56














      6












      6








      6







      Short:



      Dolphin 17.04



      The Dolphin 17.04 or later has a check:



      if uid == 0 then show the "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible." and exit.


      A workaround



      You could edit the sources and disable the check. Then the Dolphin will work as before.



      Dolphin 18.08



      Few review request




      • Re-allow running Dolphin as the root user (but still not using sudo): https://phabricator.kde.org/D12795


      • Show a warning when running as the root user: https://phabricator.kde.org/D12732



      Dolphin 18.08.0 is using these changes and the Dolphin can be launched with the pkexec command as the administrative super user.



      pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin


      More: KDE Foruns - How to run Dolphin 18.08 as root with Kubuntu or KDE neon? - https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=153655



      enter image description here



      Background:



      Earlier - KDE Forums - How to run Dolphin as root?: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=141836



      For the security reasons: Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux - https://cgit.kde.org/dolphin.git/commit/?id=0bdd8e0b0516555c6233fdc7901e9b417cf89




      Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux Basically a copy of commit
      kate/9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e which was written by
      Martin Grässlin




      Disallow executing kate and kwrite as root on Linux: https://phabricator.kde.org/R40:9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e



      More tips



      KDE Reddit - Dolphin root on KDE App 17.04 : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6785b1/dolphin_root_on_kde_app_1704/



      Bypass "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible" and Regain KDE Dolphin Root Privileges: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6xs3mp/bypass_executing_dolphin_as_root_is_not_possible/



      Future



      Polkit support in KIO: https://phabricator.kde.org/T6561



      When it is ready the Dolphin will show the password query if needed. Now, with the patched Dolphin&KIO:



      enter image description here






      share|improve this answer















      Short:



      Dolphin 17.04



      The Dolphin 17.04 or later has a check:



      if uid == 0 then show the "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible." and exit.


      A workaround



      You could edit the sources and disable the check. Then the Dolphin will work as before.



      Dolphin 18.08



      Few review request




      • Re-allow running Dolphin as the root user (but still not using sudo): https://phabricator.kde.org/D12795


      • Show a warning when running as the root user: https://phabricator.kde.org/D12732



      Dolphin 18.08.0 is using these changes and the Dolphin can be launched with the pkexec command as the administrative super user.



      pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin


      More: KDE Foruns - How to run Dolphin 18.08 as root with Kubuntu or KDE neon? - https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=153655



      enter image description here



      Background:



      Earlier - KDE Forums - How to run Dolphin as root?: https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=224&t=141836



      For the security reasons: Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux - https://cgit.kde.org/dolphin.git/commit/?id=0bdd8e0b0516555c6233fdc7901e9b417cf89




      Disallow executing Dolphin as root on Linux Basically a copy of commit
      kate/9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e which was written by
      Martin Grässlin




      Disallow executing kate and kwrite as root on Linux: https://phabricator.kde.org/R40:9adcebd3c2e476c8a32e9b455cc99f46b0e12a7e



      More tips



      KDE Reddit - Dolphin root on KDE App 17.04 : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6785b1/dolphin_root_on_kde_app_1704/



      Bypass "Executing Dolphin as root is not possible" and Regain KDE Dolphin Root Privileges: https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/6xs3mp/bypass_executing_dolphin_as_root_is_not_possible/



      Future



      Polkit support in KIO: https://phabricator.kde.org/T6561



      When it is ready the Dolphin will show the password query if needed. Now, with the patched Dolphin&KIO:



      enter image description here







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      • Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

        – Jim McAdams
        Feb 26 '18 at 21:21











      • Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

        – user26687
        Mar 5 '18 at 9:47











      • so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

        – user47206
        Jun 22 '18 at 9:56



















      • Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

        – Jim McAdams
        Feb 26 '18 at 21:21











      • Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

        – user26687
        Mar 5 '18 at 9:47











      • so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

        – user47206
        Jun 22 '18 at 9:56

















      Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

      – Jim McAdams
      Feb 26 '18 at 21:21





      Could you elaborate a little bit more on the "For the security reasons"?

      – Jim McAdams
      Feb 26 '18 at 21:21













      Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

      – user26687
      Mar 5 '18 at 9:47





      Did you read the phabricator.kde.org/… . Same / more : Martin Grässlin - Editing files as root: blog.martin-graesslin.com/blog/2017/02/editing-files-as-root

      – user26687
      Mar 5 '18 at 9:47













      so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

      – user47206
      Jun 22 '18 at 9:56





      so, the simple answer is "you cannot run Dolphin as root, unless you install a patched version"?

      – user47206
      Jun 22 '18 at 9:56













      5














      Not an answer, just a workaround for the purpose mentioned by the OP (copying or deleting files).



      The idea is to




      1. install another file manger that doesn't have that limitation and that doesn't bring a lot of dependencies


      2. create an "Open as root" context menu in Dolphin for this other file manager.



      The main file managers of other desktops can be used (Nautilus, Nemo, Caja, Thunar) but they do bring some dependencies. Even PCManFM and PCManFM-Qt do that. If you need one of those for some other purpose adding that one could be a good solution.



      I have found that Krusader (which I think in the past used to be installed by default in some KDE systems) can be easily installed, brings no dependencies in Kubuntu 18.04, and can be used as root.



      sudo apt install krusader


      Under its Tools it has the "Root" option.



      enter image description here



      which asks for password in a gui.



      To add a context menu in dolphin, create the folder ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus and then do



      kate ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/filemanager_root.desktop


      and add



      [Desktop Action root]
      Exec=/usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu krusader
      Icon=dolphin
      Name=Open in Krusader file manger as administrator

      [Desktop Entry]
      Actions=root
      Icon=krusader_root
      MimeType=inode/directory
      ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
      Type=Service
      X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
      X-KDE-StartupNotify=false


      For some reason kdesu krusader doesn't work, and I have used the solution from here.. What also works is konsole -e sudo krusader, but that shows the terminal instead of a gui for the password prompt.



      Then, you'll see in Dolphin:



      enter image description here



      bringing a dialog



      enter image description here



      which is one that works..






      share|improve this answer






























        5














        Not an answer, just a workaround for the purpose mentioned by the OP (copying or deleting files).



        The idea is to




        1. install another file manger that doesn't have that limitation and that doesn't bring a lot of dependencies


        2. create an "Open as root" context menu in Dolphin for this other file manager.



        The main file managers of other desktops can be used (Nautilus, Nemo, Caja, Thunar) but they do bring some dependencies. Even PCManFM and PCManFM-Qt do that. If you need one of those for some other purpose adding that one could be a good solution.



        I have found that Krusader (which I think in the past used to be installed by default in some KDE systems) can be easily installed, brings no dependencies in Kubuntu 18.04, and can be used as root.



        sudo apt install krusader


        Under its Tools it has the "Root" option.



        enter image description here



        which asks for password in a gui.



        To add a context menu in dolphin, create the folder ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus and then do



        kate ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/filemanager_root.desktop


        and add



        [Desktop Action root]
        Exec=/usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu krusader
        Icon=dolphin
        Name=Open in Krusader file manger as administrator

        [Desktop Entry]
        Actions=root
        Icon=krusader_root
        MimeType=inode/directory
        ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
        Type=Service
        X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
        X-KDE-StartupNotify=false


        For some reason kdesu krusader doesn't work, and I have used the solution from here.. What also works is konsole -e sudo krusader, but that shows the terminal instead of a gui for the password prompt.



        Then, you'll see in Dolphin:



        enter image description here



        bringing a dialog



        enter image description here



        which is one that works..






        share|improve this answer




























          5












          5








          5







          Not an answer, just a workaround for the purpose mentioned by the OP (copying or deleting files).



          The idea is to




          1. install another file manger that doesn't have that limitation and that doesn't bring a lot of dependencies


          2. create an "Open as root" context menu in Dolphin for this other file manager.



          The main file managers of other desktops can be used (Nautilus, Nemo, Caja, Thunar) but they do bring some dependencies. Even PCManFM and PCManFM-Qt do that. If you need one of those for some other purpose adding that one could be a good solution.



          I have found that Krusader (which I think in the past used to be installed by default in some KDE systems) can be easily installed, brings no dependencies in Kubuntu 18.04, and can be used as root.



          sudo apt install krusader


          Under its Tools it has the "Root" option.



          enter image description here



          which asks for password in a gui.



          To add a context menu in dolphin, create the folder ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus and then do



          kate ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/filemanager_root.desktop


          and add



          [Desktop Action root]
          Exec=/usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu krusader
          Icon=dolphin
          Name=Open in Krusader file manger as administrator

          [Desktop Entry]
          Actions=root
          Icon=krusader_root
          MimeType=inode/directory
          ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
          Type=Service
          X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
          X-KDE-StartupNotify=false


          For some reason kdesu krusader doesn't work, and I have used the solution from here.. What also works is konsole -e sudo krusader, but that shows the terminal instead of a gui for the password prompt.



          Then, you'll see in Dolphin:



          enter image description here



          bringing a dialog



          enter image description here



          which is one that works..






          share|improve this answer















          Not an answer, just a workaround for the purpose mentioned by the OP (copying or deleting files).



          The idea is to




          1. install another file manger that doesn't have that limitation and that doesn't bring a lot of dependencies


          2. create an "Open as root" context menu in Dolphin for this other file manager.



          The main file managers of other desktops can be used (Nautilus, Nemo, Caja, Thunar) but they do bring some dependencies. Even PCManFM and PCManFM-Qt do that. If you need one of those for some other purpose adding that one could be a good solution.



          I have found that Krusader (which I think in the past used to be installed by default in some KDE systems) can be easily installed, brings no dependencies in Kubuntu 18.04, and can be used as root.



          sudo apt install krusader


          Under its Tools it has the "Root" option.



          enter image description here



          which asks for password in a gui.



          To add a context menu in dolphin, create the folder ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus and then do



          kate ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/filemanager_root.desktop


          and add



          [Desktop Action root]
          Exec=/usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu krusader
          Icon=dolphin
          Name=Open in Krusader file manger as administrator

          [Desktop Entry]
          Actions=root
          Icon=krusader_root
          MimeType=inode/directory
          ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
          Type=Service
          X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
          X-KDE-StartupNotify=false


          For some reason kdesu krusader doesn't work, and I have used the solution from here.. What also works is konsole -e sudo krusader, but that shows the terminal instead of a gui for the password prompt.



          Then, you'll see in Dolphin:



          enter image description here



          bringing a dialog



          enter image description here



          which is one that works..







          share|improve this answer














          share|improve this answer



          share|improve this answer








          edited Jun 25 '18 at 7:17

























          answered Jun 22 '18 at 13:02







          user47206






























              1














              I have made my own version based on the replies above.
              So, to add a context menu to open Dolphin as root follow these steps:




              • Create a file called for example DolphinAsRoot.desktop on the directory ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/

              • With a text editor put the following content on it:


              [Desktop Entry]
              Actions=root
              Icon=system-file-manager-root
              MimeType=inode/directory
              ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
              Type=Service
              X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
              X-KDE-StartupNotify=false

              [Desktop Action root]
              Exec=/usr/bin/pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin
              Icon=system-file-manager-root
              Name=Open as administrator



              • If it still not appears on the context menu in Dolphin go to "Settings -> Configure Dolphin...-> Services" and activate the option you recently added. It should be there. If not, close Dolphin or even log out and in on your session.


              That's all, I hope it helps you all like it helped me ;)






              share|improve this answer




























                1














                I have made my own version based on the replies above.
                So, to add a context menu to open Dolphin as root follow these steps:




                • Create a file called for example DolphinAsRoot.desktop on the directory ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/

                • With a text editor put the following content on it:


                [Desktop Entry]
                Actions=root
                Icon=system-file-manager-root
                MimeType=inode/directory
                ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
                Type=Service
                X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
                X-KDE-StartupNotify=false

                [Desktop Action root]
                Exec=/usr/bin/pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin
                Icon=system-file-manager-root
                Name=Open as administrator



                • If it still not appears on the context menu in Dolphin go to "Settings -> Configure Dolphin...-> Services" and activate the option you recently added. It should be there. If not, close Dolphin or even log out and in on your session.


                That's all, I hope it helps you all like it helped me ;)






                share|improve this answer


























                  1












                  1








                  1







                  I have made my own version based on the replies above.
                  So, to add a context menu to open Dolphin as root follow these steps:




                  • Create a file called for example DolphinAsRoot.desktop on the directory ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/

                  • With a text editor put the following content on it:


                  [Desktop Entry]
                  Actions=root
                  Icon=system-file-manager-root
                  MimeType=inode/directory
                  ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
                  Type=Service
                  X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
                  X-KDE-StartupNotify=false

                  [Desktop Action root]
                  Exec=/usr/bin/pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin
                  Icon=system-file-manager-root
                  Name=Open as administrator



                  • If it still not appears on the context menu in Dolphin go to "Settings -> Configure Dolphin...-> Services" and activate the option you recently added. It should be there. If not, close Dolphin or even log out and in on your session.


                  That's all, I hope it helps you all like it helped me ;)






                  share|improve this answer













                  I have made my own version based on the replies above.
                  So, to add a context menu to open Dolphin as root follow these steps:




                  • Create a file called for example DolphinAsRoot.desktop on the directory ~/.local/share/kservices5/ServiceMenus/

                  • With a text editor put the following content on it:


                  [Desktop Entry]
                  Actions=root
                  Icon=system-file-manager-root
                  MimeType=inode/directory
                  ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin
                  Type=Service
                  X-KDE-Priority=TopLevel
                  X-KDE-StartupNotify=false

                  [Desktop Action root]
                  Exec=/usr/bin/pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY KDE_SESSION_VERSION=5 KDE_FULL_SESSION=true dolphin
                  Icon=system-file-manager-root
                  Name=Open as administrator



                  • If it still not appears on the context menu in Dolphin go to "Settings -> Configure Dolphin...-> Services" and activate the option you recently added. It should be there. If not, close Dolphin or even log out and in on your session.


                  That's all, I hope it helps you all like it helped me ;)







                  share|improve this answer












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                  answered Feb 15 at 18:36









                  Juan Gómez CarrilloJuan Gómez Carrillo

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