Password policies force users to adhere to a set of rules when creating a new password to access the system.
Below is a video explaining Password Policy
Please follow the instructions below to set up a password policy.
Step 1. Select Site Administration, found under the Administration drop down in the Learnbook Menu panel.
Step 2. Scroll down until you find the Security heading. Then select Site security settings.
Step 3. Scroll down until you find Password Policy. By default this will be enabled and require the following characteristics to be a valid password (You can disable this feature and allow users to use any password, regardless of length or amend what features will be required for a new password will be accepted)
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Policy |
Default Setting |
Action to Disable |
Requirement |
|
Password Policy |
Yes |
Uncheck checkbox |
By having password policy enabled, the user must stick to a set of rules so that a password is accepted |
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Password Length |
8 Characters |
0 |
The password must have the defined number of characters for it to be accepted |
|
Digits |
1 |
0 |
It must also include a defined number of digits |
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Lowercase letters |
1 |
0 |
It must also include a defined number of lowercase letters |
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Uppercase letters |
1 |
0 |
It must also include a defined number of uppercase letters |
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Non-alphanumeric characters |
1 |
0 |
It must also include a defined number of special characters e.g. #$%-* |
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Consecutive identical characters |
0 |
Is disabled by default, can be enabled by entering the number of acceptable times a letter can be used consecutively. |
It cannot have multiples of the same letter. |
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Password Rotation Limit |
0 |
Is disabled by default, can be enabled by entering the number of times a password needs to be changed before an old one can be reused. |
The user must change their password a certain number of times before a password can be reused. |
Step 4. Once you have made the changes that you’d like to make, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Save changes.
You've now setup a password policy that all users will need to adhere to when they attempt to change their login password.