grpconv

Convert to shadow groups

$ sudo grpconv

$ ls -la /etc/gshadow

grpconv [options]

grpconv converts from traditional group format to shadow group format. It creates /etc/gshadow from /etc/group information.
The tool moves encrypted group passwords from /etc/group to /etc/gshadow, improving security by limiting access to password data.

-R DIR

Chroot directory.

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Requires root access. Run grpck first to verify integrity. Irreversible without backup.

grpconv was developed as part of the shadow password suite to improve group password security.

grpunconv(8), grpck(8), pwconv(8)