Nick Janetakis 5/19/2026

Locked Out of Sudo on Arch Linux? Skip the 10 Minute Wait

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This article provides a technical guide for users locked out of sudo on Arch Linux (and other distros with pam_faillock enabled) after multiple incorrect password attempts. It explains how to confirm the lockout using the faillock command, offers three methods to unlock the account (using root user, rebooting, or deleting the faillock file), and discusses customizing lockout attempt limits and timeouts. The content is focused on Linux system administration and security configuration.

Locked Out of Sudo on Arch Linux? Skip the 10 Minute Wait

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