Windows
Linux
Security & Permissions
Users & Groups
Windows net user username /active:yes equivalent in Linux
Re-enables password authentication for a previously locked account.
Windows
→
net user username /active:yes
Linux equivalents
sudo usermod -U USER
sudo usermod -U USER
sudo usermod -U USER
Overview
What this command does
Re-enables password authentication for a previously locked account.
Migration tip: An expired account may remain unusable after unlocking. Check expiration with
chage -l USER.Practical tasks
Common use cases
Unlock a user account
Re-enables password authentication for a previously locked account.
sudo usermod -U alice
Unlock the password
sudo chage -E -1 alice
Remove account expiration
sudo passwd -S alice
Verify password status
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo usermod -U alice
sudo chage -E -1 alice
sudo passwd -S alice
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
sudo usermod -U alice # unlock the account password
sudo chage -E -1 alice # remove expiration
sudo passwd -S alice # verify the account stateReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo usermod -U alice | Unlock the password |
sudo chage -E -1 alice | Remove account expiration |
sudo passwd -S alice | Verify password status |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command is the same on Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux when the relevant tool is installed.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo usermod -U USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo usermod -U USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo usermod -U USER |
Same command on this distribution. |
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