How to Change Your Password in Linux Using Terminal

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Terminal if using a desktop environment.

   The keyboard shortcut to do this is Ctrl+Alt+T.
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   Step 2: Type passwd in the terminal.

   Then press ↵ Enter. , Type it in.
   
   The password characters will not be displayed on the screen while you type so onlookers will not be able to guess at the length of the password. , You will need to confirm it again after the first time.
   
   Then hit ↵ Enter and you will have reset your password using the terminal.
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   Step 3: If you have the right permissions

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   Step 4: it will ask you for your old password.

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   Step 5: After entering your old password

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   Step 6: enter in the new desired password.

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