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Command Deļ¬nitions P-R
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
Creates or changes a user password. (Native Mode)
Syntax
PASSWORD
Parameters
None.
Use
This command may be issued from a session or in BREAK. It is breakable (aborts
execution). It cannot be used if $STDIN or $STDLIST are redirected.
Operation
This command allows users to establish or change their own passwords. It may be issued
interactively or programmatically within a session and prompts the user for required
input. Passwords are not echoed (displayed) during input.
Example
PASSWORD
ENTER OLD USER PASSWORD:
ENTER NEW USER PASSWORD:
ENTER NEW USER PASSWORD AGAIN:
PASSWORD WAS CHANGED SUCCESSFULLY.
The old user password is requested only if it exists.
Related Information
Commands LISTUSER, ALTUSER
Manuals None