unable to change user password from nis client

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1

I trying to change the user1 passwd from NIS client i.e

#passwd -r nis user1
Enter user1's password;

Can I change the password without having to enter user password?

Mnay Thanks

2

I trying to change the user1 passwd from NIS client i.e

#passwd -r nis user1
Enter user1's password;

Can I change the password without having to enter user password?

Mnay Thanks