Login Settings

This dialog lets you configure security-related login settings:

Delay after Incorrect Login Attempt

In order to make it difficult to guess a user's password by repeatedly logging in, it is recommended to delay the display of the login prompt that follows an incorrect login. Specify the value in seconds. Make sure that users who have mistyped their passwords do not need to wait too long.

Record Successful Login Attempts

With this option turned on, the last successful login attempt is recorded in /var/log/lastlog and displayed when logging in. This data is also used by the command finger.

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Please note that logging to /var/log/wtmp is not affected by this option. This file collects login dates, login times and reboot dates. The content of /var/log/wtmp can be displayed by using the command last.

Allow Remote Graphical Login

When checked, the graphical login manager (e.g. gdm or kdm) can be accessed from the network. This is a potential security risk.