How to Change a User's Password in Linux Print

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Changing a user's password in Linux can be accomplished using the passwd command. Here's how to do it:
How to Change Your Own Password:
1. Log in to your SSH account

Open a terminal and log in with root or sudo access.
2. Change the User's Password

You can change your user's password using the `passwd' command:

sudo passwd

You'll be prompted to enter a new password for the user and confirm it.
How to Change Another User's Password:
1. Log in to your SSH account

Open a terminal and log in with root or sudo access.
2. Change the User's Password

You can change the user's password using the'username` option:

sudo passwd username

Replace username with the actual username.

You'll be prompted to enter a new password for the user and confirm it.
Important Considerations:

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to change another user's password.
Always choose strong, unique passwords to maintain system security.


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