#pwconv -> It convert /etc/passwd to /etc/shadow #pwunconv -> I

What is the command to change from /etc/passwd file to /etc/shadow file?

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Answer Posted / susheel narain singh

#pwconv
-> It convert /etc/passwd to /etc/shadow

#pwunconv
-> It convert /etc/shadow to /etc/shadow

you can check both file after running pwconv and pwunconv
cmd to get difference.

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