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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Hide Password Entry in UNIX script:



We can use 'stty' to hide the password entry in UNIX command prompt, which is like entering password when you login to the UNIX.

stty:
'stty' sets options for your terminal


Ex :
  • stty erase \^h --- set the backspace as erase key
  • stty sane
  • stty

Example Script:

#!/bin/ksh
echo "Please enter the pwd:"
stty -echo
read pwd
stty echo
if [ "$pwd" == "secret" ]; then
echo "u have access"
else
  echo "access denied"
fi



till then....
njoy the simplicity.......