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this tutorial will show you what shell command to use if you want to change a password for a user. its a good way to reset a password is a user forgot their password [388], Last Updated: Sat May 18, 2024
unix
Sat Aug 26, 2006
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One of the most important ways to customize and add security to your files, is to change your password. This post will show you how to change your password in the unix/linux shell:
1. login to your terminal (shell)
2. Enter this command:
CODE:
passwd
You will be asked to enter your old password, then your new password, and then re-enter you new password