How To Install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_script in AlmaLinux 8. pam_script is PAM module for executing scripts

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8.

What is pam_script

pam_script allows you to execute scripts during authorization, password changes and session openings or closings.

We can use yum or dnf to install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install pam_script.

Install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

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

sudo dnf -y install pam_script

Install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

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

sudo yum -y install pam_script

How To Uninstall pam_script on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove pam_script

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_script on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.