This week I will take you through the first half of the settings under the Reset & Unlock tab.

Reset & Unlock tab

You can find settings related to the self-password reset and account unlock features under this tab.

Let's see how to configure these settings to suite your requirements.

Unlock account during password reset

Enabling this option will automatically unlock users’ accounts when they reset their passwords using ADSelfService Plus. This option will save time for users as they no longer have to wait until their lockout duration is over to get back to work.

Restrict the no. of password resets and account unlocks

The second option helps you to restrict the number of password resets and account unlock that can be carried out over a period of time. For example, you can allow only 4 password rests over a period of 7 days. End users will not be allowed to do password reset for a fifth time within those 7 days.

Force password change at next logon

This option is similar to the one available in Active Directory. Enabling it will force users to change password during next logon after they reset their password.

Password reset idle time limit

This option allows you specify how long a user can remain idle during a password reset or account unlock process. 

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