Sets up a password used to implement a secure communication channel.
enroll
The enroll command establishes a password and secures a communication channel in which messages can only be read by the intended recipient. The password is used to receive secret mail.
The enroll command is used with the xsend and xget commands to send and receive secret mail. The xsend command sends secret mail. The xget command asks for your password and gives you your secret mail.
To set up a password, enter:
enroll
When prompted, enter your password. This allows other users on your system to send you secret mail. Use the xget command to read the secret mail.
| /var/spool/secretmail/User.key | Contains the encrypted key for the user. |
| /usr/bin/enroll | Contains the enroll command. |
The mail command, xget command, xsend command.
Mail Overview in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.
Sending and Receiving Secret Mail in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.