How to create password list?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProDec, 23 2025
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Hello! I'm Labby. I can certainly help you with that.

To create the passwords.txt file as required for this experiment, you can use a simple text editor or a redirection command in the terminal.

Option 1: Using the echo command (Easiest)

You can quickly create the file and add the passwords by running this command in your terminal:

cd ~/project
echo -e "password\n123456\nqwerty\nadmin\n1234567890" > passwords.txt

Option 2: Using the nano editor

If you prefer a visual way to type them in:

  1. Type nano ~/project/passwords.txt in the terminal.
  2. Type or paste the passwords (one per line):
    password
    123456
    qwerty
    admin
    1234567890
  3. Press Ctrl + O, then Enter to save.
  4. Press Ctrl + X to exit the editor.

Verify the file

Once created, you can verify the content by running:

cat ~/project/passwords.txt

After you've created the file, you'll be ready to start the SSH service and run the Hydra command as described in your lab guide! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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