Disable User Account After Inactive Period

Overview

User accounts can be configured to automatically become disabled after a predetermined period of inactivity. Once disabled, a password reset is required by the user to regain access to the system. This feature adds to the many user management options within the system.

Feature Illustrated

The Expiration of Inactive Accounts section (above)

Configuring the Feature

1. From the Configuration menu, click on the Global Settings hyperlink.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Under the Login & Security Settings, click on the Password Policy hyperlink.
4. Complete the Expiration of Inactive Accounts section
5. Click Save.

Options

• Disable user accounts after [X] days - The number of days a user account is inactive before it is disabled. Leave this field blank to disable this feature.
• Cascade to sub-company password policies - Add a check mark to this field to force-update all the password policy of all sub-companies. Note:This is applicable when an organization has a root company and a one or more sub-companies each with it's own password policies.
• Expiry Message - The text to be displayed to a user trying to access an expired account.

Notes

• Leave this field blank to disable this feature.

Also See

• Password Policy