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Hey, I'm trying change password by command: Code: usermod -p new_pass username But is a problem, when I try connect with that password is incorect. Then I whatch shadow file ...
  1. 06-10-2011 #1
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    Question usermod -p problem

    Hey,

    I'm trying change password by command:
    Code:
    usermod -p new_pass username
    But is a problem, when I try connect with that password is incorect. Then I whatch shadow file and I found thant new password is not in code like another users who I created but not change password. Can anybody help with this command?

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    Hello and Welcome!

    Is there a reason why you're using usermod to change a password?
    Normally, you could just use
    Code:
    passwd username
    You'll be asked to enter the new password, then to enter it again to confirm.
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  3. 06-11-2011 #3
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    I know that command but I'm using script (ssh2 with php) so I need one command line.
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