Run Pantheon Files as root

Question

All I want is to open my current window as root but all the hits are about adding contextual menu options. How can I open this folder as root just this once?

Answer 1

1. Enter the following command in Terminal io.elementary.files-pkexec
2. In the old Files window, press ctrl+L to get your current path
3. In your new Files window, press ctrl+L, paste in the path you just copied, and press enter.

Answer 2

Another way:

http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2015/02/open-as-root-elementary-os-freya/

It works for Loki and Freya.

Answer 3

This script works on elementary OS Loki to add "Open folder as root" option via pkexec.