VIPW(8)                                                                VIPW(8)



NAME
       vipw - edit the password file

SYNOPSIS
       vipw

DESCRIPTION
       _V_i_p_w  edits  the password file while setting the appropriate locks, and
       does any necessary processing after the password file is unlocked.   If
       the password file is already being edited, then you will be told to try
       again later.  The _v_i editor will be used unless the  environment  vari‐
       able  EDITOR  indicates an alternate editor.  _V_i_p_w performs a number of
       consistency checks on the password entry for _r_o_o_t, and will not allow a
       password file with a ‘‘mangled’’ root entry to be installed.

SEE ALSO
       passwd(1), passwd(5), adduser(8), mkpasswd(8)

FILES
       /etc/ptmp



4th Berkeley Distribution        May 19, 1986                          VIPW(8)