makepasswd
Makepasswd is a command line tool that generates random passwords. It is primarily used for generating secure and strong passwords for various applications and systems. The tool allows users to specify the length of the password, the type of characters to include (such as uppercase, lowercase, digits, and special characters), and the number of passwords to generate at once. Makepasswd utilizes various algorithms and random number generators to produce truly random and unpredictable passwords. It supports various encryption methods like MD5, SHA1, and Crypt, allowing users to choose the level of security they desire. The tool can be easily integrated into shell scripts or other automation tasks for password generation. Makepasswd is available for various Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and FreeBSD. It is a lightweight and efficient tool that provides a quick and convenient solution for generating strong and secure passwords.
List of commands for makepasswd:
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makepasswd:tldr:02b22 makepasswd: Generate a 5 to 10 characters long password.$ makepasswd --minchars ${5} --maxchars ${10}try on your machineexplain this command
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makepasswd:tldr:5c333 makepasswd: Generate a password containing only the characters "b", "a" or "r".$ makepasswd --string ${bar}try on your machineexplain this command
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makepasswd:tldr:7886d makepasswd: Generate a 10 characters long password.$ makepasswd --chars ${10}try on your machineexplain this command
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makepasswd:tldr:c0d49 makepasswd: Generate a random password (8 to 10 characters long, containing letters and numbers).$ makepasswdtry on your machineexplain this command