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Expiring MySQL Passwords and Setting Password Strength

MySQL 5.6 introduced the ability to expire passwords. Many work environments have rules where it is mandatory to change passwords on a regular basis. It is easy to expire a single account with a ALTER USER 'dave'@'localhost' PASSWWORD EXPIRE; command.

The mysql.user table

The mysql.user table now has a PASSWORD_EXPIRED column. A user attempting to login with an expired account using a client that supports, they will be prompted to change their password.

An example of being forced into sandbox mode and changing the password. Note that user does not have SUPER or other admin level privs to change passwords.

SET PASSWORD does not check to see if you are reusing your old …

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