gpasswd

Additional Notes

gpasswd is a user and permission command used to administer group passwords and membership. It allows administrators to add or remove group members, set group passwords, and designate group administrators. Users can also use it to change their group password.

Syntax

gpasswd [options] [user-or-target]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how gpasswd behaves.
• user: User account affected by the command.
• group: Group account affected by the command.
• file: File or directory whose ownership, mode, or access policy is being changed.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

gpasswd --help
man gpasswd

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man gpasswd, gpasswd --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.