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diff --git a/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/encryptpasswords.xml b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/encryptpasswords.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..20b9353648 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/encryptpasswords.xml @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<samba:parameter name="encrypt passwords" + context="G" + basic="1" advanced="1" wizard="1" developer="1" + xmlns:samba="http://samba.org/common"> +<listitem> + <para>This boolean controls whether encrypted passwords + will be negotiated with the client. Note that Windows NT 4.0 SP3 and + above and also Windows 98 will by default expect encrypted passwords + unless a registry entry is changed. To use encrypted passwords in + Samba see the chapter "User Database" in the Samba HOWTO Collection. </para> + + <para>In order for encrypted passwords to work correctly + <citerefentry><refentrytitle>smbd</refentrytitle> + <manvolnum>8</manvolnum></citerefentry> must either + have access to a local <citerefentry><refentrytitle>smbpasswd</refentrytitle> + <manvolnum>5</manvolnum></citerefentry> file (see the <citerefentry><refentrytitle>smbpasswd</refentrytitle> + <manvolnum>8</manvolnum></citerefentry> program for information on how to set up + and maintain this file), or set the <link linkend="SECURITY">security = [server|domain|ads]</link> parameter which + causes <command moreinfo="none">smbd</command> to authenticate against another + server.</para> + + <para>Default: <command moreinfo="none">encrypt passwords = yes</command></para> +</listitem> +</samba:parameter> |