Security system values: Server authentication interval

(QSVRAUTITV)

Server authentication interval, also known as QSVRAUTITV, is a system value that is no longer used by the operating system. This system value specifies how long a user with adopted authority can access the adopted program. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location Character-based interface
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM)
Default value 2880 minutes (48 hours)
Changes take effect Immediately
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

This system value specifies the amount of time a user with adopted authority may access an adopted program. The interval refers to how long the authentication is valid after using the server authentication entry to authenticate. You may specify a value from 1 to 108000. The authentication expires at the end of the interval specified. You cannot access an object after the authentication expires. A value of 108000 specifies 7 1/2 days.

Regardless of how you set this value, it will not affect the operating system. The operating system no longer uses this system value.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the security system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS™ system value finder.

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