Username and Password Configuration in SONiC
Adding and Managing Users
To configure usernames and passwords in SONiC, follow these steps:
Add a New User
To add a new user, use the command:
sudo useradd <new-username>
Example:
admin@sonic:~$ sudo useradd new-username
Change User Password
To set or change the password for the new user, use the command:
sudo passwd <new-username>
Example:
admin@sonic:~$ sudo passwd new-username
Prompt:
New password- (Type the new password)
Verify Users
To check the list of configured users, use the following command:
show users
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