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Chpasswd Command: Change Password Multiple Users Linux
Use for change password multiple users linux with Chpasswd. Exact CLI syntax to change password multiple users linux using Chpasswd.
When to use this: Use for change password multiple users linux with Chpasswd.
Command Syntax
printf "<username_1>:<new_password_1>\n<username_2>:<new_password_2>" | sudo chpasswdprintf "<username_1>:<new_password_1>/n<username_2>:<new_password_2>" | sudo chpasswdCommand Breakdown
printf is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to change password multiple users linux using Chpasswd.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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