How to Install and Uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 Package on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

Last updated: January 15,2025

1. Install "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install shadow-utils.x86_64 on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the shadow-utils.x86_64 package on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

Installed Packages
Name : shadow-utils
Arch : x86_64
Epoch : 2
Version : 4.6
Release : 5.el7
Size : 3.7 M
Repo : installed
From repo : anaconda
Summary : Utilities for managing accounts and shadow password files
URL : http://pkg-shadow.alioth.debian.org/
License : BSD and GPLv2+
Description : The shadow-utils package includes the necessary programs for
: converting UNIX password files to the shadow password format, plus
: programs for managing user and group accounts. The pwconv command
: converts passwords to the shadow password format. The pwunconv
: command unconverts shadow passwords and generates a passwd file (a
: standard UNIX password file). The pwck command checks the
: integrity of password and shadow files. The lastlog command prints
: out the last login times for all users. The useradd, userdel, and
: usermod commands are used for managing user accounts. The
: groupadd, groupdel, and groupmod commands are used for managing
: group accounts.