Change Operator Password Strength

Change Operator Password Strength

1.0 Introduction

Effective from Doors.NET v_4.0.2 is it now possible to increase the required strength of the operator passwords. Once set, all operator passwords will be required to meet the minimum password level.

 

Password Strength

 

Doors.NET has a default password of admin - which, of course, is very weak and so Keri recommends that you change the password and increase the required password level at the earliest opportunity.

 

There are various factors that determine the strength of a password, not just one item. For example, the number of characters is one factor, however, entering the same character consecutively will decrease the password strength.

 

2.0 Items that Increase The Password Strength:

  • Number of Characters
  • Uppercase Letters
  • Lowercase Letters
  • Numbers
  • Symbols
  • Middle Numbers or Symbols
  • Requirements - Meeting the requirements of :
    - Minimum 8 characters in length
    - Contains 3/4 of the following items: (uppercase Letters, lowercase letters, numbers, symbols)

 

3.0 Items that Decrease the Password Strength:

  • Letters Only
  • Numbers Only
  • Repeat Characters (Case Insensitive)
  • Consecutive Uppercase Letters
  • Consecutive Lowercase Letters
  • Consecutive Numbers
  • Sequential Letters (3+)
  • Sequential Numbers (3+)
  • Sequential Symbols (3+)

 

4.0 Configuration

  1. From within Doors.NET go to Setup >> System Options.
  2. The System Options window will open.
  3. From the list on the left, select Advanced Options.
  4. The various advanced system options will be on the right.
  5. Locate the Passwords section at the bottom of the list.
  6. Use the drop-down list to specify the required password strength, for example: Strong 60% - 79%.

    New Password Strength

  7. New Password Strength
  8. Save the settings.
  9. When you create a new password for an operator - you will see an indicator displaying the relative strength of entered the entered password.

    Passworth Strength Indicator


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