Linux fails to accept password after one minute.
Linux fails to accept password after one minute.
Hello, this situation is unusual. I can access my computer and enter my password normally, but after a short time it stops working. When I log out and try again, it blocks me. After rebooting, it functions again, yet the password fails afterward. I tried checking the .Xauthority owner and used passwd, but no help was found. The shadow file is secure. I ran an update with sudo pacman -Syu. My system details: OS is ArcoLinux dualboot with Windows 10 (used occasionally for school). Device: Surfacelaptop 2-3, a model I own.
No, the issue remains unchanged when you create a second account.
I set up a new user named test and added them to the wheel group. They functioned properly, handling updates and Vim editing of root files. I also tried logging back in using my account, which worked the same way.
It remains the same keyboard. I've been using it for a while and haven't noticed any changes. It seems like there are no dead keys present.
I'm referring to the language preferences in the operating system and login interface. If the locale updates unexpectedly, you might type "qwertz" yet get "qwerty" displayed. When your password stops working, try opening a text editor and entering the password there to verify it. It's possible an older authentication script or method could lock your account if not handled properly. Checking logs with cat /var/run/faillock/<username> might help.
Sorry, I should have separated those sentences. I’m not running in a second language. I read the Faillock manual carefully and followed the instructions. It wasn’t clear at first, but after resetting using another user’s guidance, it worked. Thank you for helping me through that. I didn’t realize files had man pages—it’s really surprising.