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Old 09-06-2007
set password using a shell script
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:
Code:
#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.
Last edited by Yogesh Sawant; 03-29-2010 at 04:11 PM.. Reason: added code tags
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Old 09-06-2007
Please search the forums before posting - this has been dealt with many times in the past.

For example:
Modify users password via script?

Cheers,
ZB
# 3  
Old 09-07-2007
you could also try this solution from perderabo. click here
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