VIPW(8) VIPW(8)
NAME
vipw - edit the password file
SYNOPSIS
vipw
DESCRIPTION
Vipw edits the password file while setting the appropriate locks, and
does any necessary processing after the password file is unlocked. If
the password file is already being edited, then you will be told to try
again later. The vi editor will be used unless the environment vari-
able EDITOR indicates an alternate editor. Vipw performs a number of
consistency checks on the password entry for root, and will not allow a
password file with a ``mangled'' root entry to be installed.
SEE ALSO
chfn(1), chsh(1), passwd(1), passwd(5), adduser(8)
FILES
/etc/ptmp
4th Berkeley Distribution 4 July 1983 VIPW(8)
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