pwconv

Convert to shadow passwords

$ pwconv

$ pwconv -R [/]

pwconv [options]

pwconv creates shadow password file from passwd. Enables shadow passwords.
The tool migrates password hashes. Security enhancement.
pwconv enables shadow.

-R ROOT

Chroot directory.

Requires root. One-time migration. System administration.

pwconv is part of shadow-utils for shadow password migration.

pwunconv(8), grpconv(8), shadow(5)