Specifies when a password expires. (QPWDEXPITV)
Password expiration, also known as QPWDEXPITV, is a member of the password category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify when a password expires. To learn more, keep reading.
| Quick reference | |
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| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | Never expire |
| 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 whether user passwords expire or not. You can control the number of days allowed before a password must be changed. If a user attempts to sign on after the password has expired, the system gives the user an opportunity to change the password and then the user is allowed to sign on.
The suggested setting is from 30 to 90 days.
The following are possible options:
- Never expire (*NOMAX)
Users are not required to change their passwords.
- Days after last change (1-366)
Specifies the number of days before users are required to change their passwords. Select a value from 1 through 366.
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.