is there a way

[warmongr]

Is there a way in Linux to lock an account after 5 unsuccessful log on attempts?<br><br>Where are the PAM Security conf files found?<br>

 

[mregan]

Read the man page on 'faillog', it has the information you want. Th -m option sets the limits on failed logins.<br><br> <p>Michael Regan<br><a href=mailto:mregan@bccs-ca.com>mregan@bccs-ca.com</a><br><a href=

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[warmongr]

One more.&nbsp;&nbsp;How can I lock down the root login so that you cannot log in directly as root.&nbsp;&nbsp;ie.&nbsp;&nbsp;Log in as yourself and assume root.<br><br>Thanks<br>war.

 

[warmongr]

Anyone have information on getting faillog to work on RH 6.2 ?&nbsp;&nbsp;I set faillog -m 5 username.&nbsp;&nbsp;After that I can log in a thousand time with the wrong password and never get locked.<br>