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how to set and use group password?

Asked by apiano7

I'm trying to create a group and set a group password for users.

Please help!!!

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Wyatt Smith (wyatt-smith) said : 		#1

Groups are used strictly for the purpose of access control. Only users are assigned a password.

Access control is achieved by setting permission for owner / group / other.

Please read this community document regarding permissions.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FilePermissions

Hope this helps

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