Thread: How to lock the root account? if password is wrong

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Old 24-07-2008, 03:47 PM
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Yes, it is possible but not recommended, see tutorial on locking user account and unlocking it again:
Linux Failed Login Control: Lock and Unlock User Accounts Using PAM


I suggest lockdown root access all together via ssh and other services.
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