How to Install and Uninstall pam_pwquality Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 19,2024

1. Install "pam_pwquality" package

Please follow the instructions below to install pam_pwquality on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                pam_pwquality
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "pam_pwquality" package

This tutorial shows how to uninstall pam_pwquality on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                pam_pwquality
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the pam_pwquality package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package pam_pwquality:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : pam_pwquality
Version : 1.4.4-150400.15.4
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 15.0 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : libpwquality-1.4.4-150400.15.4.src
Upstream URL : https://github.com/libpwquality/libpwquality
Summary : PAM module to disallow weak new passwords
Description :
The pam_pwquality PAM module can be used instead of pam_cracklib to
disallow weak new passwords when user's login password is changed.