How to Set an Account Lockout Threshold in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a run command to open Local Group Policy Editor.

   Press Windows+R hotkeys to open Run dialog box, type gpedit.msc in the empty box and click OK.
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   Step 2: Allow the program to make changes to the computer.

   In the User Account Control window, choose Yes. , The Account lockout threshold is located in Local Computer Policy/Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Account Policies/Account Lockout Policy.
   
   And you can open it by double-clicking it. , In this step, please note that the value must be between 0 and
   999.
   
   For example, if you input 6 as the threshold and tap OK, the account will lock out after six failed logon attempts. , That is, in the next window, tap OK to affirm other value changes suggested by the system and finish the setting. , You can either tap the close button or press Alt+F4 hotkeys to exit it.
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   Step 3: Find and open Account lockout threshold.

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   Step 4: Set a specific value in the Account lockout threshold Properties window.

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   Step 5: Confirm the suggested value changes.

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   Step 6: Exit the Local Group Policy Editor.

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