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ln_unix
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‎07-16-2007 12:02 AM

‎07-16-2007 12:02 AM

prevent password expiry

Hi Freinds,

Can anybody tell me that,is it possible to prevent password expiry of default user i.e. bin in /etc/passwd file.

or

Tell me any policy by which password will not expire of default user (bin) in /etc/passwd file.

Waiting for your replies ....

Thanx n Regards,

Lokesh Nagpal.
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Steven E. Protter
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‎07-16-2007 12:32 AM

‎07-16-2007 12:32 AM

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Re: prevent password expiry

Shalom,

edit

/etc/default/useradd

You should be able to change from the default EXPIRE

This will enable you to fail your next security audit so beware.

passwd -x 0 username
# should fix existing users.

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Dennis Handly
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‎07-16-2007 05:22 AM

‎07-16-2007 05:22 AM

Re: prevent password expiry

Why are you worried about bin? There should only be a dummy entry since bin never logs in.
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