F5passwd command

From NetworkCommands

A command available on F5 Networks BigIP platforms; used to change the password of local user accounts.

Usage Syntax

f5passwd username password

Usage Examples

f5passwd test password - change the password of user test to password

Usage Notes

If you are using this command in single user mode ensure you enter command: mount -a to mount all necessary filesystems first.

Typical Output

f5passwd test password;

Changing password for user test.
passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.
The ConfigSync users password has changed.  You should change the password
on the peer system as well.

Related Commands

Use the f5adduser command to create local user accounts.

If you encounter issues with user account passwords, you may be interested in our F5passwd Troubleshooting and passwd Troubleshooting articles.

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