Lock Account After Failed Logins on Debian/Ubuntu

Posted by linuxer on Aug 5, 2025 3:08 PM CST
linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek
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In this comprehensive tutorial, we will discuss how to implement pam_faillock account lockout ubuntu policies after failed login attempts on Debian and Ubuntu systems. The pam_faillock module allows for automatic user account locking after a specified number of failed authentication attempts. This provides protection against brute-force login attacks. This article will also discuss configuration settings and security implications for implementing this protection.

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