CompTIA Security+™ Deluxe: Study Guide

B.9. Lab B.9: Change a Password in Linux

This lab requires a Linux workstation.

A user can change their password at any time (unless you have locked this ability) and should be encouraged to do so if they feel their password might have become compromised. Here are the steps a user would follow to change their own password:

1. From the desktop, choose Programs Accessories Terminal.

   NOTE

   Your menu choices might differ slightly based upon the Linux distribution you are using.

2. At the prompt, type passwd.

3. Enter the old password at the prompt.

4. Enter what ...