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AUTHTEST(1) Double Precision, Inc. AUTHTEST(1)

NAME

authtest - Test the Courier Authentication Library

SYNOPSIS

authtest {loginid} [password] [newpassword]

DESCRIPTION

 
authtest is a command-line diagnostic utility for the Courier Authentication Library. authtest requires at least one argument: loginid. authtest sends the authentication request to the Courier Authentication Library, then displays the results. Only root may use authtest utility, and the Courier Authentication Library daemon ( authdaemond) must already be started.
If only one argument is provided, the authentication request displays the account information for loginid, if found.
If two arguments are provided, password must match loginid´s existing password.
If three arguments are provided, loginid´s password is changed to newpassword, but only if password matches the existing psasword.
These three basic authentication requests can be used to troubleshoot the authentication library´s configuration.
08/23/2008 Double Precision, Inc.