How to Install and Uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 Package on Fedora 36

Last updated: October 07,2024

1. Install "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

Learn how to install shadow-utils.x86_64 on Fedora 36


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 on Fedora 36:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the shadow-utils.x86_64 package on Fedora 36

Last metadata expiration check: 0:03:04 ago on Thu Sep 8 08:04:50 2022.
Installed Packages
Name : shadow-utils
Epoch : 2
Version : 4.11.1
Release : 3.fc36
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 3.6 M
Source : shadow-utils-4.11.1-3.fc36.src.rpm
Repository : @System
From repo : updates
Summary : Utilities for managing accounts and shadow password files
URL : https://github.com/shadow-maint/shadow
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.