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How to change your password under Unix

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How to change your password in a Unix enviroment.

To change your password within a unix enviroment you can use the shell command 'passwd'.

 

Below is an example usage:

bigmac:~ neil$ passwd
Changing password for neil.
Old password:
New password:
Retype new password:
bigmac:~ neil$

Firstly you will be asked for your current password ( for security purposes ) and then you will be prompted for a New Password, and then asked to Retype the new password.

If no error messages are output, the operation completed ok.

Last Updated on Sunday, 09 August 2009 15:47  

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