How Can I Mask A Password With '*****' In Unix Using C++?

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I am working on a console application on UNIX in C++ where i need to enter the username and password. The constraint is that the password entered on console should be displayed as "******".

Can anyone please help me with the same?
Thanks in advance!!!

Posted 16-Nov-14 17:50pm

sovit agarwal

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Jochen Arndt · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-16T21:30:00

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An example can be found at cplusplus.com: Masking password input[^].

Posted 16-Nov-14 21:30pm

Jochen Arndt

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CPallini 17-Nov-14 4:03am

5.

sovit agarwal 18-Nov-14 4:42am

Thanks Jochen!!!