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Password Policies


Password Policies

Overview

The Password Policies page contains the following options:

OptionDescription
Require separate signoff passwordsForces the user to maintain different login and signoff password
Prevent previous passwordsPrevents users from using the previous "x" number of passwords
Require at least 1 upper case characterForces the user to include at least 1 upper case character in their passwords
Require at least 1 lower case characterForces the user to include at least 1 lower case character in their passwords
Require at least 1 digitForces the user to include at least 1 numeric character (1-9) in their passwords
Require at least 1 special characterForces the user to include at least 1 special character:
! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + ` - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ { | }
in their passwords
Minimum password lengthForces the user to use at least "x" number of characters in the password
Require password change every x daysForces the user to reset their password every "x" number of days
Lock account after x failed attemptsLocks a user account if the user fails to provide the correct password after a specified number of attempts
Maintain lock for x minutesDefines the automatic account lock release timeframe
Password recovery policyDefines methods for forgotten password (refer to the following section)

Once all settings have been assigned, click the Save toolbar button to save the settings.

Password Recovery

Empower supports multiple password recovery modes/methods.

OptionDescription
Temporary PasswordA temporary password will be sent via email when the user selects the Forgot my password option on the Login screen
Security QuestionnaireUser will define their own questions/answers upon first login. Recovery will allow password reset once questions are answered correctly

1. Temporary Password

If this option is selected, users will receive an email that contains a temporary password, when they select the Forgot my password option on the Login screen.

Users will be required to specify their user name or email address.

Password Recovery Screen

Selecting the Submit button will create a temporary password and email the password to the specified user. The user will be required to change their password during the next login session.

2. Security Questionnaire

If this option is selected, users will be able to complete a security questionnaire to reset their password, when they select the Forgot my password option on the Login screen.

If this option is enabled, users will be required to create their own security questionnaire during their first login session.

Users will be required to provide a PIN Code as well as 3 questions and answers of their choice.

Password Recovery Page

When the user selects the Forgot my password option on the Login screen, they will then be required to provide their user name or email address.

Password Recovery Page

Once that is provided, the user will then be asked to complete their security questionnaire.

If the provided answers are correct, the user will then be able to reset their password.

Password Recovery Page