How To Install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_passwdqc in Fedora 36. pam_passwdqc is Pluggable passphrase quality checker

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36.

What is pam_passwdqc

pam_passwdqc is a passphrase strength checking module for PAM-aware passphrase changing programs, such as passwd(1). In addition to checking regular passphrases, it offers support for passphrases and can provide randomly generated passphrases. All features are optional and can be (re-)configured without rebuilding.

We can use yum or dnf to install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install pam_passwdqc.

Install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install pam_passwdqc using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install pam_passwdqc

Install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install pam_passwdqc using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install pam_passwdqc

How To Uninstall pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36

To uninstall only the pam_passwdqc package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove pam_passwdqc

pam_passwdqc Package Contents on Fedora 36

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## Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install `pam_passwdqc` on Fedora 36.

### What is `pam_passwdqc`

> pam_passwdqc is a passphrase strength checking module for PAM-aware passphrase changing programs, such as passwd(1). In addition to checking regular passphrases, it offers support for passphrases and can provide randomly generated passphrases. All features are optional and can be (re-)configured without rebuilding.  

We can use `yum` or `dnf` to install `pam_passwdqc` on Fedora 36. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install pam_passwdqc.

## Install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36 Using dnf

Update yum database with `dnf` using the following command.

```bash
sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install pam_passwdqc using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install pam_passwdqc

Install pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install pam_passwdqc using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install pam_passwdqc

How To Uninstall pam_passwdqc on Fedora 36

To uninstall only the pam_passwdqc package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove pam_passwdqc

pam_passwdqc Package Contents on Fedora 36

/lib64/security/pam_passwdqc.so
/usr/lib/.build-id
/usr/lib/.build-id/d8
/usr/lib/.build-id/d8/99cc02478180b545e63ee4ed48d7f50391d60f
/usr/share/man/man8/pam_passwdqc.8.gz
/lib/security/pam_passwdqc.so
/usr/lib/.build-id
/usr/lib/.build-id/11
/usr/lib/.build-id/11/3a327ebefd7f6e1eb44e1382b7cf94e40376d4
/usr/share/man/man8/pam_passwdqc.8.gz

## References


## References
* [pam_passwdqc website](https://www.openwall.com/passwdqc/)


* [pam_passwdqc website](https://www.openwall.com/passwdqc/)
## Summary


## Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install `pam_passwdqc` on [Fedora 36](/fedora/36/) using [yum](/fedora/36/yum/) and [dnf]((/fedora/36/dnf/).

In this tutorial we learn how to install `pam_passwdqc` on [Fedora 36](/fedora/36/) using [yum](/fedora/36/yum/) and [dnf]((/fedora/36/dnf/).