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 IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on Password and click Properties, then select the Validation 1 tab.
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM).
Default value 8.
Changes take effect Immediately.
Lockable Yes.
Lockable system value
(See Lock function of security-related system values for details.)

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.