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  • fail2ban "checks" every time it processes a log entry. So I don't understand your question. What is it you want?
    – Michael Hampton
    Commented Oct 13, 2016 at 17:48
  • Hi Michael, thanks for the question. I was under the impression that Fail2Ban checks logs at the same amount set by findtime. If this is not the case, do you know where to set the time interval for Fail2Ban to check a log? Also, please support the question with a vote if I provided a proper clarification. Thanks :-)
    – DomainsFeatured
    Commented Oct 14, 2016 at 2:54
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    findtime is the interval in which maxretry matches must occur for the ban to trigger. The logs are read as they're written to disk. You seem to be asking to slow that down.
    – Michael Hampton
    Commented Oct 14, 2016 at 3:09