I have a script I use to change passwords on my MAC's, what I'd really like to do is have the script check the password to see if it is different before attempting to change it.
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How can i "TEST" as password ?
+8Best answer by DBrowning
This should do what you are looking for:
#!/bin/sh
PASSWORDCHECK=$(/usr/bin/dscl /Local/Default -authonly $USERNAME $PASSWORD)
if [ "$PASSWORDCHECK" == "" ]; then
echo "Password is correct"
else
echo "Lets reset"
fi
+25This should do what you are looking for:
#!/bin/sh
PASSWORDCHECK=$(/usr/bin/dscl /Local/Default -authonly $USERNAME $PASSWORD)
if [ "$PASSWORDCHECK" == "" ]; then
echo "Password is correct"
else
echo "Lets reset"
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