Windows
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Users & Groups
Windows passwd -l equivalent in Linux
Locks a user password.
Windows
→
passwd -l
Linux equivalents
sudo passwd -l username
sudo passwd -l username
sudo passwd -l username
Overview
What this command does
Locks a user password.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Lock password login
Locks a user password.
sudo passwd -l username
Lock password login
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo passwd -l username
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: passwd -l
sudo passwd -l usernameReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo passwd -l username | Lock password login |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo passwd -l username |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo passwd -l username |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo passwd -l username |
Same command on this distribution. |
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