9.3.2.10. set passwords

A - Introduction

The `passwords` command of the `set` sub-group enables modifying the passwords of the setup, gviewadm and gview users.

User

can change the password

setup

gviewadm

gview

setup

X

X

X

gviewadm

X

X

gview

X

Passwords must match predefined rules.

For more information on these rules, use the show password-policy command.

Important

Check the keyboard configuration before changing the password (`show keymap` command).

B - Prerequisites

User: setup, gviewadm, gview
Dependencies: N/A

C - Command

`set passwords {setup|gviewadm|gview}`

D - Procedure to change the password of the current user (here setup)

The command prompt is displayed.

(gcap-cli)

Enter the command
```
set passwords setup
```
Validate
```
(current) LDAP Password:
```
Enter the LDAP password and confirm

The system asks for the new password of the account (here setup)
```
New password:
```
Enter the new password and confirm

The system asks you to reenter the new password
```
Retype new password:
```
Enter the new password again and confirm

The system announces that the password has been changed
```
passwd: password updated successfully
Password changed for user setup
```

E - Procedure to change the password of another user

Enter the command
```
set passwords gviewadm
```

Validate

Password complexity rules:
   Minimum different characters between old and new passwords: 2
   Minimum length: 12
   Lowercase character required: yes
   Uppercase character required: yes
   Digit required: yes
   Other character class required: yes
New password:

Enter the new password for the account (here gviewadm) then validate

The system asks you to reenter the new password
```
Retype new password:
```
Enter the new password again and confirm

The system announces that the password has been changed
```
passwd: password updated successfully
Password changed for user gviewadm
```