[CentOS] Authentication Problems

[David Sommerseth]

On 16/02/11 15:16, James Bensley wrote:
>> i'd suggest looking at the log files (/var/log/secure and
>> > .../messages), for indications of why you're having trouble logging
>> > in as the other user. you can also, in a terminal window from a
>> > "mere mortal" (not root) login, try:
>> >
>> >   su - <user>
>> >
>> > as that may give you some feedback. something like having an invalid
>> > shell will cause what you're seeing.
> As root, if I 'su - webdevuser' it doesn't prompt me for a password
> and drops me in as the user, presumably what is intended?
> 

This is normal behaviour.  root can su to which ever user without being
asked for any password by default.


kind regards,

David Sommerseth