The passwd command enables you to set, change, and check the status of a password. It also can force a user to change their password and lock/unlock accounts.
For the admin to change a password, the command is: passwd USER, where USER is the user in question. A user can only change their own password.
Knowing the commands available for managing passwords in Linux has saved my skin on several occasions, especially when working with servers or SSH.
The first five Linux commands every new user should learn include the passwd command, which is essential for managing user passwords effectively.
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