How to Set Password for a User in a Docker Container when using useradd Command
How to Set Password for a User in a Docker Container using useradd Command
When building a Docker container, it's essential to include a specific user and set a password for that user. To do this, follow these steps:
- Create a user in the Dockerfile using the useradd command:
RUN useradd -m [username]
- Set the password for the user using the
echo
andchpasswd
commands:RUN echo '[username]:[password]' | chpasswd
By following these steps, you can safely set a password for a user you create in a Docker container.
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