Difference between revisions of "Updated Login Messaging - Why?"

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This feature was implemented to enhance the general login security and align our protocols with accepted industry practices.
 
This feature was implemented to enhance the general login security and align our protocols with accepted industry practices.
  
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Prior to this update, when a password change was requested, the password was immediately reset and sent via email. With this update the user will receive a password reset email with a required action (i.e. clicking on a link) once the action is completed the user will be prompted to change their password. In addition to this a generic message will inform the user that the request has been sent.
  
  
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Also updated is the message displayed when incorrect credentials are entered when trying to log into a locked account.  Users entering in incorrect username and or password combination will receive a standard “Invalid Login” message. 
  
 
[[Category:Why]] [[Category:Global Settings]]
 
[[Category:Why]] [[Category:Global Settings]]

Revision as of 15:45, 23 February 2016

Why.jpeg This article will explain why this feature is a benefit to your organization.


This feature was implemented to enhance the general login security and align our protocols with accepted industry practices.

Prior to this update, when a password change was requested, the password was immediately reset and sent via email. With this update the user will receive a password reset email with a required action (i.e. clicking on a link) once the action is completed the user will be prompted to change their password. In addition to this a generic message will inform the user that the request has been sent.


Also updated is the message displayed when incorrect credentials are entered when trying to log into a locked account. Users entering in incorrect username and or password combination will receive a standard “Invalid Login” message.