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dxchpwd(1X)
NAME
  dxchpwd - Create or change password program

SYNOPSIS
  dxchpwd

  dxchpwd -r  | -l

  dxchpwd [-r  | -l] -q

  dxchpwd [-r  | -l] -u	 username

OPTIONS
  If dxchpwd is invoked without any options, it is assumed that the current
  user's password is to be changed.  The following options are also accepted:

  -l  Tells dxchpwd that the password change is to be done for a Local user.
      This can be combined with the -u and -q options.

  -r  Tells dxchpwd that the password change is to be done for a NIS user.
      This can only be done from a NIS master and can be combined with the -u
      and -q options.

  -q  Tells dxchpwd to query the user for the user name of the account whose
      password is to be changed.

  -u  Tells dxchpwd to change this user's password.

DESCRIPTION
  The dxchpwd command lets you change your password.  When you invoke the
  dxchpwd command, the program prompts you for the old password and then for
  the new password.  Next, the program asks you for the new password again,
  to verify that you have typed it correctly.  Note that the passwords are
  not displayed on the screen.

  Your new password must meet the length requirements specified by the
  authorization database for the user whose password is being changed.

  If your system is running with enhanced security, you may have to choose a
  password from a list of randomly generated passwords or you may be
  prohibited from changing your password until its minimum lifetime has
  expired, as specified in the authorization database.

EXAMPLES
  The following example requests that the password be changed for user smith:

       dxchpwd -u smith

FILES
  /etc/passwd
      Password file

  /tcb/files/auth/
      Protected Password Database

  /usr/tcb/bin/dxchpwd
      dxchpwd executable

SEE ALSO
  X(1X), xdm(1X), passwd(1)

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