How Do You Delete a Password for a User in Linux?

You can delete a password for a user in Linux using the passwd command with the -d option.

Here's how:

1. Open a terminal: You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for "Terminal" in your applications menu.
2. Run the command: Type the following command, replacing username with the actual username:

   sudo passwd -d username

3. Enter your password: You will be prompted to enter your administrator password to execute the command.
4. Confirm the action: You will see a message confirming that the password has been deleted.

Example:

To delete the password for the user john, you would run the following command:

sudo passwd -d john

Important Notes:

• Deleting a user's password does not delete the user account.
• The user will not be able to log in until a new password is set.
• This command should only be used by authorized administrators.