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How Do I Regenerate the Shadow file

I guess the earlier problem I had with changing user passwords and creating new users is related to the shadow file. Anytime I change something to /etc/passwd or shadow I get locked out.

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How did you "change something" ?

Depending on your Operating System:
man pwck
man grpck
man vipw
Then (if relevant to you system):
man pwconv

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