Sets how many incorrect signon attempts a user is allowed. (QMAXSIGN)
Incorrect signon attempts, also known as QMAXSIGN, is a member of the signon category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify how many incorrect signon attempts a user is allowed (0-25). To learn more, keep reading.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | 3 |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | Yes Lock function of security-related system values (Click for details) |
What can I do with this system value?
Specifies how many incorrect signon attempts a user is allowed. A message is sent to the system message queue if it exists; otherwise, it is sent to the system operator. A signon attempt is incorrect whenever any of the following occurs:
- A user ID is not valid.
- A password is not valid.
- The user profile does not have authority to the device from which the user ID was entered.
A signon attempt is not counted as an incorrect attempt whenever any of the following occurs:
- Passwords are required and the user profile specifies no password is needed. The user receives a message saying that no password is associated with the user profile.
- The program or menu names are not valid
- The user profile does not exist and the system is configured at security level 10.
- The current library specified is not found.
Possible values for this system value are:
- No maximum (*NOMAX)
No maximum number of signon attempts.
- Maximum number (1-25)
Maximum number of signon attempts allowed.
Where can I get more information about this system value?
To learn more, go to the signon 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.