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10.0;chpass (change_password), revision 1.0, 88/02/08
chpass (change_password) -- Change a log-in password
usage:  chpass [new_password]



DESCRIPTION
     chpass changes your log-in password to new_password.  chpass allows you
     to change your password from the shell command level.


ARGUMENTS
     new_password (optional)
                       Specify new password.  Omitting this option causes
                       chpass to prompt for your new password. Input echo is
                       disabled.  A second prompt verifies the password and
                       guards against typing mistakes.

                       Default if omitted: prompt up to three times for password

EXAMPLES
     Set new log-in password to sesame.

     $ chpass sesame

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