pam_permit - The promiscuous module
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Description
pam_permit is a PAM module that always permit access. It does nothing else.
In the case of authentication, the user's name will be set to nobody if the application didn't set one.
Many applications and PAM modules become confused if this name is unknown.
This module is very dangerous. It should be used with extreme caution.
Examples
Add this line to your other login entries to disable account management, but continue to permit users to
log in.
account required pam_permit.so
Module Types Provided
The auth, account, password and session module types are provided.
Name
pam_permit - The promiscuous module
Options
This module does not recognise any options.
Return Values
PAM_SUCCESS
This module always returns this value.
See Also
pam.conf(5), pam.d(5), pam(7)
Synopsis
pam_permit.so
