In this article you'll learn how to configure password expiration time frames, set up password history rules, and understand the default password requirements for your Kenjo account. These settings help enhance security by requiring users to change passwords periodically and prevent password reuse. This article is for HR administrators who manage password policies in Kenjo.
Default requirements
These are three mandatory conditions that the password of the users in your Kenjo account must comply with, they cannot be changed or modified, because all the passwords should always have:
A minimum length of 8 characters.
At least should have one letter and one number.
Letters must be in mixed case (upper case and lower case).
Expiration Time Frame
This is a feature that helps enhance security by requiring users to change their passwords periodically. To set an expiration time: go to Password Policy > Settings you should find Custom requirements.
Enter the desired time frame for password expiration. For example, if you set it to 90 days, users will be prompted to reset their passwords every 90 days.
Click Save to apply the changes.
History Rules
The password history setting prevents users from reusing previous passwords, ensuring stronger password choices. To configure password history rules:
Right under the expiration tab, you will find the Password History section.
Select from the list the number of previous passwords to remember. For instance, if you set it to 5, users cannot reuse their last five passwords.
Click Save to save your changes.
Note: Kenjo saves all the passwords created after the 6th of July, 2023 so that the users must use a new, unique password when changing passwords. No worries, all the data is properly encrypted and your passwords are safe!
Employee Experience with Password Expiration
When the password expiration time frame is reached for an employee, and the employee attempts to log in with their current password, they will be automatically redirected to a password reset screen.
On the password reset screen, the employee must enter a new password that meets the password requirements you have previously set up.
After successfully resetting the password, the employee will be able to log in with the new credentials.
By configuring password expiration time frames and enforcing password history rules, Admins in Kenjo can ensure that user passwords remain strong and regularly updated.