Set Password Complexity Requirements

Note:
  • Some password complexity rules are required, other rules are optional. Optional rules can be selected by clicking on the relevant checkbox.
  • Users are prevented from using the word “default” as their password. The factory default password automatically expires after a factory reset and users must choose a new password. This password policy applies to the WebUI, Config Shell and CLI. users configured on the system using software versions prior to 23.10 with password “default” are forced to change the user password to something other than “default” after upgrading to 23.10. This password feature update applies to configured boxes with existing users, not just factory defaulted software.
  • See also Password Policy Implementation Rules

To set the password complexity requirements:

  1. Navigate to CONFIGURE > USER MANAGEMENT > Local Password Policy.

  2. Click the Enforced button to implement the password complexity policy (the policy is not activated until the Apply button is clicked).

  1. Enter the information required to form the password complexity rules to comply with your company policy:

  • Password cannot be a palindrome (required).

  • Minimum length (required).

  • Must contain an upper case letter (optional).

  • Must contain a numeric character (optional).

  • Must contain a special character (non-alphanumeric e.g. #,$,%).

  • Disallow usernames in passwords (optional).

See Password Policy Implementation Rules

  1. Click the Apply button to activate the password complexity policy.