Understanding the /etc/passwd File | Linuxize
linuxize.com › post › etc-passwd-fileDec 01, 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.