Password system values: Restrict consecutive digits

Sets the passwords on the system to restrict consecutive digits. (QPWDLMTAJC)

Restrict consecutive digits, also known as QPWDLMTAJC, is a member of the password category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to set the passwords on the system to restrict consecutive digits. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Password > Validation
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM)
Default value Deselected - consecutive digits are allowed
Changes take effect Immediately
Lockable Yes Lock function of security-related system values
Lockable system value
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What can I do with this system value?

You may specify whether adjacent numeric characters are (0) or are not (1) allowed in a password. This option provides additional security by preventing users from using birthdays, telephone numbers, or a sequence of numbers as passwords.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the password 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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System values: Password overview
Lock function of security-related system values
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