PASSW[ORD] [username]
where username specifies the user. If omitted, username defaults to the current user.
Enables you to change a password without echoing it on an input device. In iSQL*Plus, use the Password screen to change your password.
To change the password of another user, you must have been granted the appropriate privilege. See CONNECT for more information about changing your password.
If you want to change your current password, enter
PASSWORD Changing password for your_password Old password: your_password New password: new_password Retype new password: new_password Password changed |
If you are logged on as a DBA, and want to change the password for user johnw (currently identified by johnwpass) to johnwnewpass
PASSWORD johnw Changing password for johnw New password: johnwnewpass Retype new password: johnwnewpass Password changed |
Passwords are not echoed to the screen, they are shown here for your convenience.