Keeping track of user accounts is very important, especially as a Linux server administrator. In this episode of Linux Crash Course, we'll explore user and password expiration. This will include examples regarding locking passwords, the chage command, and more! Thank you to Linode for sponsoring this video. Check them out and get your very own cloud server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai 🐧 Visit the official LearnLinuxTV forums and hang out with fellow Penguins ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Support Learn Linux TV Note: Commission may be earned for any and all links presented here. - Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron - Check out jay's latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 3rd Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com/ - Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon - Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - The chage command 03:05 - Adding an expiration date for a user 04:36 - Checking user details with chage -l 05:49 - Reasoning for setting account expiration dates 06:26 - Setting an expiration date for a password 07:37 - Adding a minimum number of days between password changes 09:44 - Locking a user account 11:06 - Unlocking a user account Documentation - Be sure to check out the blog post for this video here ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/?p=1076 Full Courses from Learn Linux TV • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible Boost your Linux skills with these stand-alone tutorials • Essential tweaks for ALL Linux Servers ➜ https://linux.video/all-servers • Install Arch Linux ➜ https://linux.video/arch-guide • Use Ventoy to create a multi-distro flash drive ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • Browse the web from within your Linux terminal ➜ https://linux.video/term-web • From Zero to Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/zero-to-pve • Check out Neovim ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Systemd Deep Dive ➜ https://linux.video/systemd • Systemd Timers ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BuUgkZ5T0 • Installing an operating system for Raspberry Pi ➜ https://linux.video/pi-imager • Connecting to a Linux server via ssh ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh-guide • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 Linux-related Podcasts • Enterprise Linux Security ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ Learn Linux TV on the Web • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ • Enterprise Linux Security Podcast ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show Podcast ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance Disclaimer Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The person viewing Learn Linux TV's content is expected to follow their best judgement and to make their best decisions while working with any related technology. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure. Also, be sure that you're compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #Linux #LinuxCommands #Linux Crash Course