Linux pwconv command

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The Linux pwconv command is used to enable the user's projected password.

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 operation of the system, anyone can read them, causing a security flaw. The projected password changes the password in the file to be stored/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, effectively enhancing the security of the system.

Syntax

pwconv

Online Examples

Enable User's Projected Password

# pwconv 

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