Linux CLI - Users and Groups
You want to force a user to change their password at next login. Which command helps achieve this?
You want to force a user to change their password at next login. Which command helps achieve this?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand passwd flags for password expiration
The-eflag expires the password immediately, forcing change at next login.Step 2: Differentiate other flags
-llocks the account,-ddeletes the password, and-uunlocks the account.Final Answer:
passwd -e username -> Option BQuick Check:
Force password change = passwd -e [OK]
Quick Trick: Use passwd -e to expire password and force change [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using -l to force password change
- Deleting password instead of expiring
- Unlocking account instead of expiring password
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