Last change: 2025-01-06
Want to determine if a Linux account has a password set or its related properties? Here are few methods to check this and the steps to perform.
Commands:
- chage
- getent
- passwd
Passwd articles
Last change: 2025-01-06
Got unused or unknown system accounts on your Linux system? This article explains the different strategies and actions to take and keep the system healthy.
Commands:
- chage
- deluser
- find
- getent
- passwd
- ps
Last change: 2025-01-06
The /etc/shadow file is one of the most important files on Linux. Got an issue with the file permissions of your /etc/shadow password file? Look no further!
Last change: 2025-01-06
Learn the structure of the /etc/shadow file and what the fields mean. After reading, the file should be less cryptic than it was before.
Commands:
- awk
- column
- getent
- pwck