How can my script change my hosts file and fetch the password in a txt file i have
 

I am trying to change my /etc/hosts with /etc/hosts.template

the command i'm running is

sudo echo "/etc/hosts.template" > /etc/hosts < password.txt

I keep getting /etc/hosts : permission denied


Any help will be very appreciated. Thanks

You can rename it.
If you want to put data of password.txt into /etc/hosts
I hope you have back up of original /etc/hosts.

Please do not create duplicate threads.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...pt-4175504914/

looks like duplicate of http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...pt-4175504914/

Sounds like a Virtual Host|Machine.
I wouldn't rename that file, personally

Ok, then copy it :)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. did the trick and i had to run the script as sudo so i didn't have to be prompted all the time.

Tmtkobedmx8

Please post your thread in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate of https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...pt-4175504914/.