Linux command
vipw 命令
安全
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常用示例
Example
sudo vipw
Example
sudo vipw -s
Example
sudo vipw -g
Example
vipw -V
说明
vipw safely edits the password file (/etc/passwd). It locks the file to prevent simultaneous edits, runs an editor, and validates the file format before saving. Using vipw instead of directly editing the password file prevents corruption from concurrent access and syntax errors.
参数
- -g, --group
- Edit the group file (/etc/group). Equivalent to invoking as `vigr`.
- -p, --passwd
- Edit the passwd file (default).
- -s, --shadow
- Edit the shadow password file (/etc/shadow) or shadow group file (/etc/gshadow) when combined with -g.
- -q, --quiet
- Quiet mode.
- -h, --help
- Display help and exit.
- -V, --version
- Display version information.
FAQ
What is the vipw command used for?
vipw safely edits the password file (/etc/passwd). It locks the file to prevent simultaneous edits, runs an editor, and validates the file format before saving. Using vipw instead of directly editing the password file prevents corruption from concurrent access and syntax errors.
How do I run a basic vipw example?
Run `sudo vipw` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -g, --group do in vipw?
Edit the group file (/etc/group). Equivalent to invoking as `vigr`.