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Several password variables will be deprecated for improved security. All systems will be required to use the following activation link variable instead of (<code>@password@</code>). The activation link will send the user to a page where they can enter their desired password.
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The following variables will be deprecated and will not work after this upgrade: <code>@password@</code>, <code>@checkportalpassword@</code>, <code>@checkactivatedpassword@</code>, <code>@randompassword@</code>, and <code>@passwordresetlink@</code>.
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If you would like assistance with transitioning contact our support team.  More information can be found in our wiki article
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[[Password Variables to Set or Reset User Passwords]]
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===Minor Updates===

Revision as of 13:38, 19 October 2023

Overview

Watch this video to get a general overview of the new features in this release.

To watch this video in full screen, please click on the full screen button on the bottom right.

Global System Upgrades

The new features listed below are enhancements to the SmartSimple system and will be immediately available to SmartSimple users upon the application of the upgrade to their server:

Major Updates

Deprecated Password Variables

Several password variables will be deprecated for improved security. All systems will be required to use the following activation link variable instead of (@password@). The activation link will send the user to a page where they can enter their desired password.

https://@url@@activationlink@


The following variables will be deprecated and will not work after this upgrade: @password@, @checkportalpassword@, @checkactivatedpassword@, @randompassword@, and @passwordresetlink@.


If you would like assistance with transitioning contact our support team. More information can be found in our wiki article Password Variables to Set or Reset User Passwords


Minor Updates

On-Demand System Upgrades

The following features are available immediately with the application of the upgrade, but must first be enabled or configured by a Global Administrator:

Major Updates

Minor Updates

Notes for Admins