Changing passwords (passwd command)

To change your password, use the passwd command.

1. At the prompt, type the following:

   passwd

   If you do not already have a password, skip step 2.
2. The following prompt displays:

   Changing password for UserID
   UserID's Old password:

   This request keeps an unauthorized user from changing your password while you are away from your system. Type your current password, and press Enter.
3. The following prompt is displayed:

   UserID's New password:

   Type the new password you want, and press Enter.
4. The following prompt is displayed, asking you to re-type your new password.

   Enter the new password again:

   This request protects you from setting your password to a mistyped string that you cannot re-create.