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    What are the password requirements for Foundation Cloud and what information does NPact store regarding passwords?
    • 11 Jun 2024
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    What are the password requirements for Foundation Cloud and what information does NPact store regarding passwords?

    • Updated on 11 Jun 2024
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    Foundation Cloud products have requirements for passwords, some of which may vary such as the minimum password length, password complexity, and the frequency in which a user would become locked out.

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    Foundation Cloud Grants: 

    • Minimum password length: At least 6 characters 
    • Password complexity: One numeric value or a special character 
    • Password expiration: MFA expires after 30 days but passwords do not 
    • Password history: The database shows if the password is temporary or set up by an admin, but password set by the user are not stored
    • Account lockout and duration: 3 attempts before a user is locked out; no time limit 

    Foundation Cloud Community Portal:

    • Minimum password length: Configurable within the portal under Site Admin > Security Settings 
    • Password complexity: Configurable within the portal under Site Admin > Security Settings 
    • Password expiration: MFA expires after 30 days but passwords do not 
    • Password history: The database shows if the password is temporary or set up by an admin, but password set by the user are not stored 
    • Account lockout and duration: Configurable within the portal under Site Admin > Security Settings. Default is 3 attempts before a user is locked out; 20 minute duration 
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