Configuring password settings

You can give people the ability to change or securely reset their own passwords and define the strength of each password.

Fastpath:
  • Admin Console > People > User Registration
  • Advanced Admin Console > People > Settings > Registration Settings
  • Admin Console > People > Password Reset
  • Advanced Admin Console > People > Settings > Password Reset
When password reset is enabled, users can change their passwords with the help of password strength tips and a strength meter. They can access the functionality or the option under the avatar in the user interface:
  • By using the link on the Login page: The user provides the required information about themselves and receives an email with instructions on password change.
  • By selecting Change Password under their avatar on the user interface.

To enable and configure password reset:

  1. Go to the User Registration configuration page:
    • Admin Console > People > User Registration
    • Advanced Admin Console > People > Settings > Registration Settings
  2. Under Security, in the Password Strength Check section, specify how strong each user password must be.
  3. In the Human Input Validation section, select Enabled to present a captcha.
  4. Click Save Settings.
  5. Go to the Password Reset configuration page:
    • Admin Console > People > Password Reset
    • Advanced Admin Console > People > Settings > Password Reset
  6. Under Password Resetting Status, select Enabled.
  7. Click Save Settings.

Additionally, you can to configure the template of the email confirming the password reset. For more information about setting up email templates, see Setting up email.