Change user password in Linux - how it works

You can find out how to change your user password in Linux in the following practical tip.

How to change password in Linux

As an alternative to the conventional variant via System Settings> User> Password, you can change your password using the console.

• Open a new terminal with [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T] or with the search bar and "Terminal".
• Type in "passwd". You will be asked to enter your current password.
• Create the new password and confirm it by typing the password a second time.

In another practical tip you can read which are the most important commands in the Linux terminal.