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Corrections to documentation for strong passwords feature #297

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Fix inaccurate requirement for char classes required; reality is all …
Jimadine Sep 5, 2024
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Add note about not applying the strength requirement retroactively
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8 changes: 6 additions & 2 deletions user-manual/administer/settings.rst
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Expand Up @@ -2405,8 +2405,8 @@ Require strong passwords
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This feature allows :term:`administrators <administrator>` to enhance login
validation by requiring the use of strong passwords. Strong passwords use
least 8 characters, and contain characters from 3 of the following
validation by requiring the use of strong passwords. Strong passwords use at
least 8 characters, and contain characters from the following
classes:

#. Upper case letters
Expand All @@ -2417,6 +2417,10 @@ classes:
Choose "yes" to require authenticated (logged-in) users to have strong
passwords.

Note that this feature does not apply retroactively to existing users' passwords
i.e. after enabling this option, users will not be asked to change their password
if it is not already a strong password.

:ref:`Back to top <settings>`

.. _site-information:
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