Sets the maximum length for a password. (QPWDMAXLEN)
Maximum password length, also known as QPWDMAXLEN, is a member of the password category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to set the maximum length for a password. To learn more, keep reading.
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| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | 8 |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | Yes Lock function of security-related system values (Click for details) |
What can I do with this system value?
You may specify the maximum number of characters for a password. The possible values vary depending on the password level for your system. If the password level is 0 or 1, the possible values for maximum length are 1 through 10. If the password level is 2 or 3, the possible values for maximum length are 1 through 128. The maximum password length cannot be smaller than the minimum password length.
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.