The Password Rules page in TimeStar is used to set password requirements for a users password. Minimum length, number of special characters, and the expiration are just a few examples that can be set.
Navigating To The Password Rules Page
- In the Main Navigation menu, open the Security Setup folder.
- Click on the Password Rules page.
Once there, you have the ability to define a multitude of settings which are detailed below.
Password Length
1. Minimum – Defines the minimum length a users password must be
2. Maximum – Defines the maximum length a users password can be
Password Complexity
3. Minimum Required Uppercase Characters – Defines the number of letters that must be uppercase in the password
4. Minimum Required Lowercase Characters – Defines the number of letters that must be lowercase in the password
5. Minimum Required Numeric Characters – Defines the number of numbers that must be in the password
6. Minimum Required Special Characters– Defines the number of special characters that must be in the password(!@#$% etc.)
7. Minimum Number of Above Rules Which Must Be Met – Defines how many of the above Complexity Rules must be met
Password Locking
8. Failed Attempts Allowed Before Lock – Defines the number of failed login attempts the user has before being lock out
9. Minutes Before Login Can Be Attempted Again – Defines the number of minutes the employee will be locked out after failed attempt limit is reached
Password Expiration
10. Number of Days Before Password Expires – Defines the number of days before the password expires and a new password will be needed
11. Number of Previous Passwords Which Can Not Be Reused – Defines the number of previous passwords that may not be used again.
12. Number of Days Before a Previous Password Can Be Used – Defines the number of days before a password can be reused since it’s last use.
