maximum password length in centos

WebArts · Nov 28, 2011

Hi.
I use centos in my server but i want to know what is max pass length for root user?
Thanks

zEitEr · Nov 28, 2011

Hello,

Some months ago, it was already discussed here.

If using MD5 passwords, it should be 15 characters or longer. With DES passwords, use the maximum length (eight characters).

WebArts · Nov 29, 2011

Thanks.
How I can understand my password system is MD5 or DES?

zEitEr · Nov 29, 2011

You should really read bases of Linux from books and manuals (Google it); and teaching you these things comes out of scope of the forums.

WebArts · Nov 29, 2011

I have several Linux book. But there are not any article about password length and about determining pass method in them!

zEitEr · Nov 29, 2011

Code:

man login.defs

zEitEr · Nov 29, 2011

WebArts · Nov 29, 2011

Yes i read.
Thanks for helping me.