How to Fix: Getting an "Authentication token manipulation" error when trying to change my user password
Authentication token manipulation error when trying to change password remotely.
📋 Table of Contents
When encountering the "Authentication token manipulation" error while attempting to change your user password on an Ubuntu server via SSH, it's essential to understand the common causes behind this issue. This error typically occurs due to a misconfigured pam_unix module or an incorrect pam configuration.
⚠️ Common Causes
- Incorrect or missing password file paths in the /etc/pam.d/ directory.
- Misconfigured pam_unix module parameters, such as the password policy or authentication mechanisms.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Update pam_unix Module Configuration
- Step 1: Open the /etc/pam.d/common-pwd file in a text editor and update the line containing 'password authentic' to include the correct pam_unix module parameters.
Method 2: Update password File Paths
- Step 1: Edit the /etc/pam.d/common-pwd file and update the 'password file path' to point to the correct location of your password file.
💡 Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Authentication token manipulation" error and successfully change your user password on your Ubuntu server via SSH.
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