Hi Erik (and others), > # cd /etc > # pwd_mkdb master.passwd > # pwd_mkdb -p master.passwd I made copies of /etc/passwd and /etc/master.passwd, then I ran the two commands above and now it all seems to work fine!!! The abcdef user is now properly identified again. :) Tnx a lot!!!! A great way to start the weekend! :) Cheers! Olafo