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Bonny Jose_1
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‎09-25-2002 02:19 AM

‎09-25-2002 02:19 AM

login_retries

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
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U.SivaKumar_2
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‎09-25-2002 02:25 AM

‎09-25-2002 02:25 AM

Re: login_retries

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
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Bonny Jose_1
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‎09-25-2002 02:58 AM

‎09-25-2002 02:58 AM

Re: login_retries

Hi Sivakumar,
Thanks for the reply. But still its not working. Even after adding(LOGIN_RETRIES 9) in login.defs
Thanks
Bonny
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U.SivaKumar_2
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‎09-25-2002 03:05 AM

‎09-25-2002 03:05 AM

Re: login_retries

Hi,
try with a reboot

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U.SivaKumar
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