Password Strength Preferences

PASSWORD STRENGTH PREFERENCES

This document outlines the steps to set the Preference for Password Strength, each option with different character requirements. Existing passwords will not be impacted until Reset (changed).

1.       On the ribbon bar, go to the Settings Tab and click the Preferences ribbon bar button.

2.       Choose the Preference Level Department.

3.       Select the desired Password Strength.

a.       None – Password must contain a value. There are no requirement on length or character combinations for this option.

b.       Low – Password must be at least 6 characters long and contact at least 1 capital letter.

c.       Medium – Password must be at least 6 characters long, contain at least 1 capital letter and 1 number.

d.       High – Password must be at least 6 characters long, contact at least 1 capital letter, 1 number and 1 special character (!@#$).

4.       The change is saved automatically after selection.

5.       Click the X in the upper right hand corner of the Preferences screen to exit Preferences.

6.       When a Password is being initially entered or Reset, the requirements will display to the user (as seen in the Set Password screenshot below).