{"id":3054,"date":"2023-08-29T19:29:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:11:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T08:41:36","slug":"enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enter Sudo Password in GUI Using Askpass in Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Frequently, we&#8217;re required to provide superuser passwords for administrative access to the system. For instance, when <a href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/how-to-mount-a-drive-in-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mounting a disk\/drive using the <code>mount<\/code> command<\/a> or modifying a root file like <code>\/etc\/default\/grub<\/code>, we usually rely on the terminal to enter the password. However, there are instances when we wish to input these passwords through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) rather than solely relying on the terminal. To accomplish this, we can create an &#8220;askpass&#8221; helper using Zenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will discuss the concept of the askpass helper, explain how to set it up, and provide insight into how I&#8217;ve integrated it into my daily workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#What_is_Askpass_Helper\" title=\"What is Askpass Helper?\">What is Askpass Helper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#How_to_create_the_Askpass_Helper\" title=\"How to create the Askpass Helper?\">How to create the Askpass Helper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Integrating_the_Askpass_Helper_with_Sudo\" title=\"Integrating the Askpass Helper with Sudo\">Integrating the Askpass Helper with Sudo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Method_1_Setting_the_Askpass_Helper_for_All_Users\" title=\"Method 1: Setting the Askpass Helper for All Users\">Method 1: Setting the Askpass Helper for All Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Method_2_Setting_the_Askpass_Helper_for_a_Specific_User\" title=\"Method 2: Setting the Askpass Helper for a Specific User\">Method 2: Setting the Askpass Helper for a Specific User<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Practical_Applications_of_the_Askpass_Helper\" title=\"Practical Applications of the Askpass Helper\">Practical Applications of the Askpass Helper<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Application_1_Editing_Root_Files_with_Neovim\" title=\"Application 1: Editing Root Files with Neovim\">Application 1: Editing Root Files with Neovim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Application_2_Binding_Shortcut_Keys_to_Sudo_Commands\" title=\"Application 2: Binding Shortcut Keys to Sudo Commands\">Application 2: Binding Shortcut Keys to Sudo Commands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/enter-sudo-password-in-gui-using-askpass-linux\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Askpass_Helper\"><\/span>What is Askpass Helper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, when executing a command with <code>sudo<\/code>, we&#8217;re prompted to enter the password within a terminal. The askpass helper is a program employed by <code>sudo<\/code> to manage password requests. It often involves a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that facilitates entering the password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_the_Askpass_Helper\"><\/span>How to create the Askpass Helper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To better grasp how the Askpass Helper operates, let&#8217;s create a basic example using a tool called <code>zenity<\/code>. Zenity is a GUI toolkit capable of generating dialog boxes within scripts. Here&#8217;s how you can establish your own Askpass Helper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a text editor and create a new file. You might name it something like <code>zenity_askpass.sh<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>nvim ~\/.my_scripts\/zenity_askpass.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Insert the following lines into the file:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>#!\/bin\/bash\nzenity --password --title=\"Sudo password prompt\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1246\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zenity_script_for_askpass_in_sudo.png?resize=1246%2C466&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"zenity script for askpass in sudo\" class=\"wp-image-3055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zenity_script_for_askpass_in_sudo.png?w=1246&amp;ssl=1 1246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zenity_script_for_askpass_in_sudo.png?resize=768%2C287&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This script employs Zenity to create a password prompt dialog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Save and close the file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcd4Note<\/strong>: Ensure that the <code>.my_scripts<\/code> directory is included in your <code>PATH<\/code>, and remember to make the script executable using the <code>chmod<\/code> command. <a href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/how-to-create-shell-scripts-in-linux-unix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For information on creating scripts, refer to this article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrating_the_Askpass_Helper_with_Sudo\"><\/span>Integrating the Askpass Helper with Sudo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With our Askpass Helper script in hand, we need to integrate it with <code>sudo<\/code>. There are two methods to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Setting_the_Askpass_Helper_for_All_Users\"><\/span>Method 1: Setting the Askpass Helper for All Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To accomplish this, you need to configure the helper in the <code>\/etc\/sudo.conf<\/code> file. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the file using your preferred text editor (neovim, vim, nano, gedit, anything):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nvim \/etc\/sudo.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/setting_askpass_for_all_users.png?resize=1168%2C917&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"setting askpass for all users\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/setting_askpass_for_all_users.png?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/setting_askpass_for_all_users.png?resize=768%2C603&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Uncomment the highlighted line by removing the hash symbol <code>#<\/code>. Replace <code>\/path\/to\/askpass<\/code> with the path to your Zenity script.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Setting_the_Askpass_Helper_for_a_Specific_User\"><\/span>Method 2: Setting the Askpass Helper for a Specific User<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This method, personally preferred by me<\/strong>, prevents meddling with root files, which may require updates upon system upgrades. To implement this method, simply add the following line to the <code>~\/.profile<\/code> or <code>~\/.xprofile<\/code> file (or other files depending upon your display server):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>export SUDO_ASKPASS=\"$HOME\/.my_scripts\/zenity_askpass.sh\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all that&#8217;s needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you execute a <code>sudo<\/code> command like <code>sudo --askpass<\/code>, the askpass helper will be utilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/askpass_using_zenity.png?resize=818%2C489&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"askpass using zenity\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/askpass_using_zenity.png?w=818&amp;ssl=1 818w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/askpass_using_zenity.png?resize=768%2C459&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcd4Note<\/strong>: After setting up these paths in your <code>~\/.profile<\/code> and\/or <code>\/path\/to\/askpass<\/code>, it&#8217;s advisable to restart your system (although a simple re-login should suffice for applying changes to <code>~\/.profile<\/code> and <code>~\/.xprofile<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Applications_of_the_Askpass_Helper\"><\/span>Practical Applications of the Askpass Helper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Askpass Helper boasts several practical applications that greatly enhance daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_1_Editing_Root_Files_with_Neovim\"><\/span>Application 1: Editing Root Files with Neovim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you want to edit system configuration files using <a href=\"https:\/\/smarttech101.com\/category\/neovim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neovim, a popular text editor<\/a>. Saving these files typically demands administrative privileges, and here&#8217;s where the Askpass Helper proves valuable. By configuring it, you can seamlessly save files using Neovim&#8217;s commands like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>:w !sudo tee % &lt;CR&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Neovim triggers the Askpass Helper to prompt you for your password through a user-friendly Zenity dialog, ensuring secure editing. If you haven&#8217;t yet created an Askpass Helper, you&#8217;ll be prompted to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1057\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/neovim_editing_root_files.png?resize=1057%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"saving root files in neovim using askpass\" class=\"wp-image-3065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/neovim_editing_root_files.png?w=1057&amp;ssl=1 1057w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smarttech101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/neovim_editing_root_files.png?resize=768%2C367&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_2_Binding_Shortcut_Keys_to_Sudo_Commands\"><\/span>Application 2: Binding Shortcut Keys to Sudo Commands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/keyboard_shortcuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">bind a shortcut key to a command\/script<\/a> containing <code>sudo<\/code> (e.g., mounting a disk\/drive using the <code>mount<\/code> command). With <code>sudo --askpass<\/code>, you can avoid launching the terminal to input the password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous other applications exist, such as package installation without the terminal (though it&#8217;s not recommended) and GUI-based administrative interactions with your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Askpass Helper significantly enhances secure and user-friendly password prompts, elevating your experience when interacting with the computer system. By understanding its functions and applications, you can take command of how password prompts are managed in various scenarios, streamlining your administrative tasks while bolstering security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That concludes our discussion. Thank you. If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Streamline Linux administrative tasks with Askpass Helper. Discover how to integrate GUI password prompts for sudo commands using Zenity. Elevate security and user experience in managing system configurations, editing root files, and more. 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