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Chage Command: Set Account Expiration Date
Use for set account expiration date with Chage. Exact CLI syntax to set account expiration date using Chage.
When to use this: Use for set account expiration date with Chage.
Command Syntax
sudo chage -E <YYYY-MM-DD> <username>sudo chage -E <YYYY-MM-DD> <username>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo chage -E <YYYY-MM-DD> <username> Command Breakdown
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FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to set account expiration date using Chage.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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