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  For security reasons, UNIX / Linux never displays your password on the screen.

1. If you are not at the terminal screen, please launch ther terminal application.
2. In the terminal window, type: passwd then press Enter.
3. You will be prompted to type you current password for the account. Type your current password then press Enter.
   
4. UNIX / Linux will display the New Password Prompt. Type you new password then press Enter.
   
5. Retype the new password then press Enter.
   
6. If you have typed the new password the same way both times, UNIX / Linux will change your password.