manty times try to log on

Linux and Unix-Like Linux
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Hello

I need to log in with my user on a server (red hat) but Its locked for many times to try to log on.

The command is passwd but I need the parameter to reset the times for log on.

I cant to try with the different parameters because its a production server.

I hope you can help me

Thanks

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Have you tried reading the man page for passwd?

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More about passwd check http://www.terminalcult.org/manpages.php?manpage=passwd&Search=Search

For unlocking an account use: faillog -u <user> -r

You can read more at:http://www.annodex.net/cgi-bin/man/man2html?8+faillog