The passwd command changes the password for the user . Syntax The syntax for the passwd command is: passwd [options] [user] Options Option Description -s Displays password information. passwd Running passwd with no options will change the password of the account running the command. You will first be prompted to enter the account's current password: (current) UNIX password: If it is correct, you will then be asked to enter a new password: Enter new UNIX password: ...and to enter the same password again, to verify it: Retype new UNIX password: If the passwords match, the password will be changed.