VIPW(8) VIPW(8) NAME vipw - edit the password file SYNOPSIS vipw DESCRIPTION Vipw 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 vi editor will be used unless the environment vari‐ able EDITOR indicates an alternate editor. Vipw performs a number of consistency checks on the password entry for root, 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)