Seven Simple Ways to Manage User Accounts in Linux with the chage Command
In this video, we’ll take a look at Linux account expiration. Specifically we’ll cover how to make passwords or even entire accounts expire using the chage command.
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Getting to know the Chage command
1:16 Setting a User Account Expiration Date
2:51 Checking a Users Account Expiration Date
3:40 Why set Account Expiration Dates?
4:39 Setting Auto Account Password Expiration
5:51 Combatting User Password Manipulation
8:11 Locking User Accounts
9:15 Unlocking User Accounts
9:45 Conclusion
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