topic Re: login_retries in Operating System - Linux

login_retries

Bonny Jose_1 — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:19:28 GMT

Hello Gurus,
Could you tell me which file should I edit for limiting the maximum login retries in redhat Linux? Or is there any command through which I can control the login characteristics( max login_retry, time intervel between logins etc) of users?
Thank you
Bonny Jose

Re: login_retries

U.SivaKumar_2 — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:25:14 GMT

Hi,
The file is /etc/login.defs
Entry is LOGIN_RETRIES
If not there add it.
LOGIN_RETRIES 9

(9 retries)
Maximum number of login retries if password fails.

Log out and log in for changes to take effect

regards,
U.SivaKumar

Re: login_retries

Bonny Jose_1 — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:58:50 GMT

Hi Sivakumar,
Thanks for the reply. But still its not working. Even after adding(LOGIN_RETRIES 9) in login.defs
Thanks
Bonny

Re: login_retries

U.SivaKumar_2 — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:05:27 GMT

Hi,
try with a reboot

regards,
U.SivaKumar