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MAXOLDPW Record

Use the MAXOLDPW record to specify the number of previously used logon passwords to save for a user ID.

MAXOLDPW num

Configuration File

MAXOLDPW is defined in the PRODUCT CONFIG file.

Definitions

num

Num can be any number from 1 to 99. The default for num is 8. A *PW= record must be present in the directory entry before MAXOLDPW takes effect.

Description

A record is retained for the last num previous passwords or password phrases for a user ID. A PASSWORD User Exit may choose to prohibit any passwords or phrases in these records from being re-used.