This guide will show you how to reset user passwords using the command line.<\/p>\n
You might need to use SSH to update the password in some circumstances. Changing a user’s password is often best done through the cPanel interface because it aids in creating strong passwords or generating ones that do so.<\/p>\n
Follow the simple steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n In this manner, the command line can be used to reset the passwords. Visit our KB section frequently for more information. It will greatly benefit you. For any problems, you can also get in touch with our support staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This guide will show you how to reset user passwords using the command line. You might need to use SSH to update the password in some circumstances. Changing a user’s…<\/p>\n\n
passwd $USER<\/strong><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
\nTake this as an example:<\/p>\n[root@the ~]$ passwd cpuser\r\n<\/strong>Changing password for the user \u201ccpuser\u201d \u2026\r\n<\/strong>Changing password for \u201ccpuser\u201d.\r\n<\/strong>New UNIX password:\r\n<\/strong>Retype new UNIX password:\r\n<\/strong>passwd: The system has successfully updated all authentication tokens.<\/strong><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n