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Posted by Martin Ahlström
Martin Ahlström
12,237 Points

Am trying to install Sass in Mac terminal. It is asking for password and freezes. What to do?

When I type "sudo gem install sass" in terminal, password request appears on next line and I am not able to type anything. It freezes. What password is it referring to and what to do about the freezing?

2 Answers

Wil Goolsby
Wil Goolsby
8,593 Points

sudo requests Administrator access. Assuming the user account you are using has administrator privilege you can simply type in your user account password (the same one you use to unlock your mac). The line won't actually update as you type. It will just say Password: •. Just type your password and hit return and you'll be fine.

Martin Ahlström
Martin Ahlström
12,237 Points
Martin Ahlström
Martin Ahlström
12,237 Points

haha, so simple. Thank you Will!

Wil Goolsby
Wil Goolsby
8,593 Points

You're quite welcome.