homectl:tldr:65756

The command "sudo homectl passwd ${username}" is used for changing the password of a specific user in the Home Directory daemon (homed). It is typically run with superuser privileges (sudo) to ensure the necessary permissions.

Here's a breakdown of the command components:

• "sudo": It is short for "superuser do" and allows the user to run programs or commands with the privileges of another user, typically the superuser or root.

• "homectl": This is a command-line tool used to manage user accounts within the Home Directory daemon (homed). The homed service manages user home directories and data on modern Linux systems.

• "passwd": It is a subcommand of homectl that initiates the process of changing the password for a specific user.

• "${username}": It is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual username of the user whose password you want to change. You need to specify the username without the curly braces and the dollar sign.

When running the command, you will be prompted to enter the new password for the specified user.