Linux pwconv command

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The Linux pwconv command is used to enable users' projected passwords.

The passwords of users and groups in the Linux system are stored in files named passwd and group, respectively. These two files are located in/Under the etc directory. Due to the system's operation, anyone can read them, causing a security flaw. The projected password changes the password stored in the file to/The shadow and gshadow files under the etc directory are only readable by system administrators, and the original password is replaced with the "x" character, which effectively strengthens the security of the system.

Syntax

pwconv

Online Examples

Enable User's Projected Password

# pwconv 

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