linux:password:change
Change the current users password
$ passwd
try on your machine
The command "passwd" is a Linux command that is used to change the password of a user account. It is an administrative tool that allows the user with the correct privileges to modify passwords for any user on the system. When entered into the terminal, it prompts the user to enter their current password and then allows them to set a new password. If successful, the new password will be stored and applied to the user's account.
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