How must Samba be configured such that it can check CIFS passwords against those found in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow?

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Braden Houser · Accepted Answer

It is not possible for Samba to use /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow directly

Braden Houser · Answer

Set the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes" and "password file = /etc/passwd"

Braden Houser · Answer

Set the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes", "password file = /etc/passwd" and "passwordalgorithm = crypt"

Braden Houser · Answer

Delete the smbpasswd file and create a symbolic link to the passwd and shadow file

Braden Houser · Answer

Run smbpasswd to convert /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow to a Samba password file

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