Specifies a limit to the number of times any user can attempt to sign on to IBM Session Manager.
This parameter is applicable to these control statements: SYSTEM (see SYSTEM statement), PROFILE (see PROFILE statement), and TERMINAL (see TERMINAL statement).
Default: PROFILE statement value, SYSTEM statement value, or product default: 0
The passtry-limit may be any value in the range 0-999. When the limit is exceeded, the terminal task for the user is suspended, the terminal is locked, and message 503I is sent to the console.
For the terminal to be used again, a PASSFREE command must be issued.
If PASSTRY 0 is specified, there is no limit to the number of times the user can attempt to sign on.