FICHA · AUR

pam_usb

Hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary flash media (USB & Card based).

  • pam-module
  • AUTHENTICATION
  • PAM
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

Ordinary USB or card media can be used as a hardware factor for Linux authentication. Administrators install this module when removable media should participate in PAM checks.

Removable-media authentication depends on physical custody and fallback policy. Test lost-device recovery before enabling it.

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