passwd Command - Change User Password

The passwd command is used to change a user's password. It can be used by regular users to change their own password or by root to change any user's password.

Syntax

passwd [username]

Examples

passwd

sudo passwd bob

Notes

• Passwords are not displayed when typed for security reasons.
• Root can force users to change their password at next login with passwd -e username.
• For password policies, see /etc/login.defs and /etc/pam.d/.