All Passwords are not working! (URGENT)

[ephlox]

Hi,
I am root and using cpanel. All websites passwords are not working. even i have changed them. Ftp and cpanel is not accepting password. Please let me know how to fix this problem. i think i have to delete password file and then change the password for all websites. Please kindly reply me in details. where is password file...etc Your help will be appreciated.

Notice: Its very urgent.

Best Regards from,
Farrukh Hussain

[Murtaza_t]

Seems that your /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow is either currupted or deleted...
try running :
--- if shadow file is currupted

]# pwconv

OR
--- if passwd file is currupted

]# /scripts/rebuildetcpasswd

[ephlox]

Hi,
I run both commands. No error found. both commands executed successfully. but still i have same problems, all passwords are not working.


Best Regards from,
Farrukh Hussain

[madaboutlinux]

Try restoring the passwd- file in /etc to passwd. Not sure though. I suggest you to hire a admin for you rather than messing with the server.