Need to manage Linux passwords on the command line? No GUI, no problem!
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I cannot tell you how many times I've had to manage user passwords in Linux without the help of a GUI app. Whether it's on a server or because I'm using SSH to access a remote machine, knowing the commands available for that task has saved my skin on several occasions.
The good news is that there's only one command you must know to manage those passwords from the command line interface (CLI). However, there's a second command I consider essential as well.
I want to address both of these commands and show you how powerful and helpful they can be.