Passwd
What is the Passwd Command?
The passwd command is used to change a user's password in a Linux system.
How Does It Work?
When you run the passwd command, you are prompted to enter and confirm a new password for the specified user.
Syntax:
passwd [username]
Examples of Using the Passwd Command
Here are some practical examples of how to use the passwd command:
To change your own password:
$ passwd
To change the password for a user "john":
$ sudo passwd john