htpasswd:tldr:d6b63

The command "htpasswd -nbm ${username} ${password}" is used to create or update an Apache-style password file. Here's an explanation of each component:

• htpasswd: This is the command-line utility used to manage user authentication files in Apache web server. It can be used to create, update, or delete username/password combinations.
• -nbm: These are options or flags that modify the behavior of the htpasswd command:
  • -n indicates that the password will be specified on the command line.
  • -b stands for "batch mode" and allows the command to be used in a non-interactive environment.
  • -m specifies that the MD5-based password encryption algorithm should be used.
• ${username}: This should be replaced with the actual username for which you want to create or update the password.
• ${password}: Similarly, replace this with the actual password for the given username.

In summary, the command generates an MD5-based encrypted password for the specified username and password, which can then be used for user authentication in an Apache web server.