Password system values: Maximum password length
The Maximum password length system value is also known as QPWDMAXLEN. You can use this system value to set the maximum length for a password.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From System i® Navigator, expand . |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM). |
| Default value | 8. |
| Changes take effect | Immediately. |
| Lockable | Yes. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can specify the maximum number of characters for a password. The possible values vary depending on the password level for your system. If the password level is 0 or 1, the possible values for maximum length are 1 through 10. If the password level is 2 or 3, the possible values for maximum length are 1 through 128. The maximum password length cannot be smaller than the minimum password length.