Enabling password feedback in Terminal

EnablingPasswordFeedback

Enabling password feedback in Terminal

When you run a command with sudo in Linux, the terminal prompts you to type in your password and doesn't give you any visual feedback. Here is a quick tweak that will display asterisks (*) when you type in your password.

IMPORTANT: Only make the change shown below. DO NOT make any other changes to the file.

	In Terminal, run the command:
		sudo visudo
		
	Find the line (use the up or down arrow keys on your keyboard):
		Defaults		env_reset
		
	Change the line to read:
		Defaults		env_reset,pwfeedback
		
	To finish editing press:
		CTRL+X
		
	Confirm your edits by pressing:
		Y+Enter

	NOTE:
		if you are using a Mac or a different version of Linux you may need this command instead to finish editing:
			:wq