Understanding the /etc/passwd File | Linuxize
https://linuxize.com/post/etc-passwd-file01.12.2019 · The /etc/passwd file is a text file with one entry per line, representing a user account. To view the contents of the file, use a text editor or a command such as cat : cat /etc/passwd. Copy. Usually, the first line describes the root user, followed by the system and normal user accounts. New entries are appended at the end of the file.