How to disable or enable the account lockout policy using group policy

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  • In Group Policy Object Editor, click Computer Configuration, click Windows Settings, and then click Security Settings.
  • Under Security Settings, click Account Policies, and then click Account Lockout Policy.
  • In the details pane, double-click each of the following policies, and modify settings as needed: Account lockout duration, Account lockout threshold, and Reset account lockout counter after.
  • Click Apply, click OK, and then close Group Policy Object Editor.
  • Close Group Policy Management.