set password using a shell script - Shell Programming and Scripting

tannu · #1 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007

Hi All

How can I set password in linux.It is OK if it display password in plain text in script.
manually i can set:
#passwd
Changing password for root
Enter new password:
Bad password: too weak.
Re-enter new password:
Password changed.
#
I want this to be done by script.Please let me know.

zazzybob · #2 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007

Please search the forums before posting - this has been dealt with many times in the past.

For example:
http://www.unix.com/shell-programmin...ia-script.html

Cheers,
ZB

ahmedwaseem2000 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-2007

you could also try this solution from perderabo. click here

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