passwd command in Linux || Changing User Password

In this video, we'll show you how to change the user password in Linux with the passwd command in Linux. This is an important step in securing your computer, and we'll discuss the different options and examples using passwd command that you can use to get started.

If you're new to Linux, or you just need a refresher on the passwd command, this video is for you! We'll teach you everything you need to know to change your user password, and help you practice questions until you're confident with the procedure.

Options used with passwd in Linux are:
passwd -d
passwd -e
passwd -h
passwd -i
passwd -l

Syntax for changing user password in linux/unix
passwd [OPTIONS] [LOGIN]
where LOGIN means the user’s login name
A user can change only his own password whereas the admin can change password of any other regular user.

For more details visit: https://dextutor.com/passwd-command/

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All the material along with PPT is available at : https://dextutor.com/courses/linux-commands/


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-d option with passwd
-u option with passwd
-l option with passwd