How to change host password on Linux

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== Change the password of the TMG3200 or TMG800 ==
 
== Change the password of the TMG3200 or TMG800 ==
  
'''Connect to the TMG3200 or TMG800 unit through ssh'''
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* Connect to the TMG3200 or TMG800 unit through ssh
  
'''Enter the passwd command'''
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* Enter the passwd command
  
 
:Example:
 
:Example:
 
     [root@TB003540 ~]# passwd
 
     [root@TB003540 ~]# passwd
  
'''The system will ask you to enter your new password twice'''
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* The system will ask you to enter your new password twice
  
'''For more information'''
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* For more information
 
     man passwd
 
     man passwd

Revision as of 10:07, 2 October 2009

To better protect your system, it is good practice to change the password.

Change the password of the TMG3200 or TMG800

  • Connect to the TMG3200 or TMG800 unit through ssh
  • Enter the passwd command
Example:
   [root@TB003540 ~]# passwd
  • The system will ask you to enter your new password twice
  • For more information
   man passwd
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