How to Install and Uninstall libcrypt.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: February 05,2025

1. Install "libcrypt.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install libcrypt.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                libcrypt.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "libcrypt.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall libcrypt.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                libcrypt.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the libcrypt.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Installed Packages
Name : libcrypt
Arch : x86_64
Version : 2.26
Release : 58.amzn2
Size : 45 k
Repo : installed
Summary : Password hashing library (non-NSS version)
URL : http://www.gnu.org/software/glibc/
License : LGPLv2+ and LGPLv2+ with exceptions and GPLv2+
Description : This package provides the crypt function, which implements
: password hashing. The glibc implementation of the cryptographic
: algorithms is used by this package.