How to Change FTP Linux Password

File transfer protocol (FTP) is a network protocol that allows both downloading and uploading of a user's files between client and server computers. Server computers often run Linux operating systems such as RedHat, Ubuntu or Debian. To establish an FTP connection, you need to provide your user's name and password on the Linux machine, but it is not possible to change a password during a FTP session. Instead it is necessary to log in to your Linux user account and use the command "passwd."

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Log in to your user account in Linux and open a command prompt window (terminal).

2. Type "passwd" followed by pressing "Enter." The system message "Changing password for [user name]" will appear.

3. Type your current password and press "Enter."

4. Type a new password followed by pressing "Enter." Retype the same password string and press "Enter" to finish changing the password.

Tips & Warnings

• Always select a strong password for your user account (see References).

References

• The TCP/IP Guide: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference; Charles Kozierok; 2005.
• Choosing Good Passwords--A User Guide; Hitachi ID Systems Inc.; 2009.

Resources

• Passwd command