Linux \u2013 Password has been used already. Choose another<\/p>\n
root@linux:~ # passwd
\nChanging password for root.
\nNew Password:
\nReenter New Password:
\nPassword has been used already. Choose another.
\nPassword changed<\/p>\n
Linux is keeping the old password stored on \/etc\/security\/opasswd. Delete the line containing the user that you\u2019re trying to change the password<\/p>\n
You can also check the file \/etc\/pam.d\/common-password and look for a line with the parameter remember.<\/p>\n
password required pam_pwhistory.so use_authtok remember=6 retry=3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Linux \u2013 Password has been used already. Choose another root@linux:~ # passwd Changing password for root. New Password: Reenter New<\/p>\n