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If you are allowed to change your password, the administrator sets up your account to allow you to specify the password of your choice or to have the system generate one for you.
When you use the passwd(C) command, you are prompted for your current password:
Old password:When you type it in correctly, the date and time of your last change of password are displayed:
Last successful password change for login: date and time Last unsuccessful password change for login: date and timeMake sure that these messages reflect your last attempts to change password. If they do not, tell your administrator immediately.
Follow the instructions on the screen to pick your own password or have the computer generate one for you.