Lock User account

Use this script to lock a user account on Linux machines.

1. Copy and save the contents below to a UTF-8 editor like notepad++ OR Sublime Text in Windows or gedit in Ubuntu.

   1. If you are using notepad++ then use the bottom right panel to change the type to Unix (LF).
      

2. Or click here to download the file.

3. In the script, replace the following placeholder:

   1. Provide the username and hostname of the user whose account you want to lock.
      # Define variables

      username="ENTER_USER_NAME"

      hostname="ENTER_USER_HOSTNAME"
      

      #!/bin/bash
      
      # Define variables
      username="ENTER_USER_NAME"
      hostname="ENTER_USER_HOSTNAME"
      
      # Check if hostname is present
      if grep -q "$hostname" /etc/passwd; then
          # Check if user is present
          if id "$username" &>/dev/null; then
              # Lock user account
              sudo passwd -l "$username"
              echo "User $username has been locked."
              
              
       # Note: Unsaved data may be lost or may result in data corruption
       # Log out the user if in an active session
              sudo pkill -KILL -u "$username"
              echo "User $username has been logged out."
          else
              echo "User $username does not exist."
          fi
      else
          echo "Hostname $hostname not found. Exiting..."
          exit 1
      fi

      1. If Hostname is invalid the script will not execute.

      2. If Hostname is valid, it will next check Username and if Username is invalid or not present, script will not execute.

      3. If both Hostname and Username are valid then only script will be executed.
         

4. Follow our guide to upload & publish the script using Scalefusion Dashboard.

Note:

1. Some of the scripts and their contents are sourced from internet and yes, our new friend ChatGPT.

2. Please validate the scripts on a test machine before deploying them on all your managed devices.

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