Which is the Linux command to show password while typing in Linux Ubuntu. If you want to display asterisks when typing your password in terminal, you can read this tutorial on how to display encrypted password in Linux.
Important Points
- The /etc/passwd file contains all the users’ information, including the encrypted password, group ID, and home directory.
- The encrypted user passwords are kept in /etc/shadow.
- The /etc/login.defs file contains some default settings like password aging and length settings.
NOTE: These files are read-only directory and can be read only by root.
Command To Show Password While Typing In Linux Ubuntu
Open a new Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and type the following command:
sudo visudo
Now go to the line that reads “Defaults env_reset”.
Note that you will have to use the the keyboard navigation keys. Simply clicking won’t work.
Now add the following text so that it reads “Defaults env_reset,pwfeedback”.
Once done, save the changes by pressing Ctrl + X and Enter key.
In this way, you can make the password asterisks visible in Ubuntu terminal.