HP UX SCRIPT TO FORCE user to change password on login

[Jim Tropiano_1]

I have a script with the help of this forum which allows certain user to create a new user and add a default password. now the problem. I cannot think of a way to force the user to change his/her password on login.

The script is running as root ( permission 4755)
using /usr/sam/lbin/usermod.sam -p "d5cFfffNSRcU" ${newuser}
to create the new users password.
I have tried passwd -f ${newuser} buyt get permission denied.

Any suggestion would be helpful

[RAC_1]

Whay setuid, use sudo instead.

[melvyn burnard · Accepted solution]

try /usr/sam/lbin/usermod.sam -p ",.." ${newuser}

Putting ,.. in the password field forces a request for a new password at next login

[Rick Garland]

The 'passwd -f' command will force passwd change on next login.

Examples
passwd -f
or
sudo passwd -f
(if you have sudo in play for this command)

Next time logins, system will prompt for user to change passwd

NOTE: The /usr/bin/passwd should work without problems.

[Jim Tropiano_1]

Thank YOU that was it......Thanks.

Is there somewhere or document that has the parameter in it.

[Jim Tropiano_1]

Thanks