How to Install and Uninstall makepasswd Package on Kali Linux

Last updated: May 07,2024

1. Install "makepasswd" package

Please follow the instructions below to install makepasswd on Kali Linux


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                makepasswd
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "makepasswd" package

Please follow the steps below to uninstall makepasswd on Kali Linux:


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                makepasswd
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the makepasswd package on Kali Linux

Package: makepasswd
Version: 1.10-14
Installed-Size: 35
Maintainer: Colin Watson
Architecture: all
Depends: libbytes-random-secure-perl, libcrypt-passwdmd5-perl, perl, perl:any
Size: 9692
SHA256: 79ed29b7a570c4805cbf11ef9520305d5a4dc57a739fe5524a09a6cdd0ece0bf
SHA1: dd29ddb9edb20678b9c2ec1107328873e5734049
MD5sum: 92395ddf688a6eac6d63f9f84ebedd37
Description: Generate and encrypt passwords
Generates true random passwords using /dev/urandom, with the emphasis on
security over pronounceability. It can also encrypt plaintext passwords
given in a temporary file.
Description-md5:
Tag: implemented-in::perl, interface::commandline, role::program,
scope::utility, security::authentication
Section: admin
Priority: optional
Filename: pool/main/m/makepasswd/makepasswd_1.10-14_all.deb