How to Configure Sudo wait time in Ubuntu 14.04

Do you want to configure sudo wait time?. Basically “sudo” is the Unix command which allows users to run a command by providing them administrator privilege.

You can easily configure sudo wait time when you want to install any program while using the sudo command. Just have a glance at this article to know how to configure sudo wait time in Ubuntu 14.04.

Steps to configure sudo wait time:

Step 1: First, go to the Unity dash and type “Terminal”, or you can directly open your terminal by using “Ctrl + Alt + T”.

Step 2: Under terminal, “type: sudo visudo” and press enter. Then you’ll be prompted to provide Ubuntu password for further authentication.

Step 3: You may come across “/etc/subdoers.tmp” file, inside that file you may see  “Defaults   env_reset”. Just hover your mouse at the end of that line.

Step 4: Put a comma after ‘env_reset’ and then type “timestamp_timeout=5”. Press “Ctrl +X” to and exit. (where 5 is the time in secs).

Step 5: Press ‘Y’ (yes) when prompted in order to modify and save your file.

Step 6: You’ll be asked for “File Name to write”, Just press “enter” (Recommended).

That’s all friends. Keep reading.