How To Install systemd-pam on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install systemd-pam in AlmaLinux 8. systemd-pam is systemd PAM module

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install systemd-pam on AlmaLinux 8.

What is systemd-pam

Systemd PAM module registers the session with systemd-logind.

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

Install systemd-pam 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 systemd-pam using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install systemd-pam

Install systemd-pam 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 systemd-pam using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install systemd-pam

How To Uninstall systemd-pam on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the systemd-pam package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove systemd-pam

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Summary

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