The article introduces pwgen, a command-line tool available on Linux for generating random passwords. It outlines the installation process for various Linux distributions and provides examples of commands to generate one or multiple passwords of specified lengths. The article details various options available with pwgen, such as including capital letters, numerals, and special characters, allowing users to customize the passwords to fit different security needs. The utility is highlighted as a straightforward solution for generating temporary or permanent passwords without needing a dedicated password manager.
To install pwgen on a Linux distribution, you can use package managers for your specific distribution like apt-get, dnf, pacman, or zypper.
Using different options with the pwgen command allows users to customize the generated passwords by including or excluding capital letters, numbers, and special symbols.
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