Command:

Explanation:

• sudo: Runs the command with superuser privileges, which are required to change the password for another user.
• passwd: The command used to change a user’s password.
• {username}: The username of the account whose password you wish to change. Replace {username} with the actual username (e.g., john, alice).

Example:

To change the password for the user john, the command would be:

Result:

After executing the command, you will be prompted to enter the new password for the specified user. The password will need to be confirmed by entering it again.

Additional Notes:

• If you are changing your own password (the user you’re logged in as), you can simply use:
  bash

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  passwd

• Passwords in Linux are typically stored in an encrypted format for security.
• Ensure the new password meets the system’s password policies (e.g., minimum length, complexity).