chage

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Chage Commands

Chage command syntax with verified terminal examples.

Commands

6 commands for Chage

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Chage Command: Disable Password Expiration

sudo chage -M <-1> <username>

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Chage Command: Enable Password Expiration 10 Days

sudo chage -M <10> <username>

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Chage Command: Force Password Change On Next Login

sudo chage -d <0> <username>

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Chage Command: List Password Info User

chage -l <username>

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Chage Command: Re Enable User Account

sudo chage -E -1 <username>

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Chage Command: Set Account Expiration Date

sudo chage -E <YYYY-MM-DD> <username>

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FAQ

Coverage: Focused examples for common Chage workflows.

Verified version: current stable LTS.

Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.