generating random passwords using mkpasswd utility

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In linux, you can make random password with command mkpasswd

[~/public_html/product]# mkpasswd
b95W[yZbp

The -l flag defines the length of the password. The default is 9. The following example creates a 20 character password.

[~/public_html/product]# mkpasswd -l 20
wed;uotbss1joYEos5wu
[~/public_html/product]#

Linux

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