How can the CHAGE Linux command be used for password aging?
Learn how to effectively manage account lockout using the CHAGE command for system account aging. This tutorial is ideal for temporary account setups or when anticipating departures by a set date, such as contract workers. We demonstrate the process of listing aging information, setting expiration dates, and understanding expiry details in system files. Discover how to ensure an account becomes inaccessible after its expiration, visible in files like Etsy shadow. Find out how to handle scenarios like account expiration notification and potential remedies with a password reset or other options using CHAGE.
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Commands used:
usermod, mkpasswd, openssl, chage, umask,
00:00 Account Lockout with CHAGE
00:22 Listing Account Aging Information
00:47 Setting Account Expiration
01:26 Verifying Account Lockout
01:57 Handling Expired Accounts