The passwd command is what you use to change your password on your Linux system, but did you know you can also use it to change the password of other users, lock accounts, and view statistics? In this video, you’ll learn about the passwd command – and there may even be a new thing or two to learn even if you’re already familiar with the command.
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02:11 – Basic usage of the passwd command
03:05 – Using the -S option to view statistics with passwd
07:16 – How the passwd command can be used against other user accounts
10:36 – Locking and unlocking a user account with the passwd command
12:20 – Expiring a users password with the passwd command
13:53 – Deleting a users password with passwd
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