Limit the number of failed login attempts, locking out the user for a certain period of time.


Admin users can configure lockout settings for Website users. Maximum number of failed logins, maximum retry time, and the lockout period can be set.  If a user does not enter the correct password with the maximum failed login allowed, they will be locked out and cannot retry for a certain period. Admin users can unlock a locked user immediately in the CMS.

 



Step-by-step guide


To set Lockout Settings:

  1. In the CMS, go to Settings → Feature Management → User.

  2. Ensure User Accounts is toggled ON and click Configure.


  3. Scroll down to Lockout Settings.


  4. In Login Max Retry Count, enter the number of times a user can type an incorrect password before being locked out. Default: 3 times; 0 = unlimited number of tries.

  5. In Login Max Retry Time, enter the time period (in seconds) within which the number of failed login attempts are counted towards a lockout. Default: 0 = 60 seconds. 

  6. In Login Failed Lockout Time, enter the time period a user will be locked out for. Default: 0 = 30 seconds.

  7. When you have finished editing, click Save or Save & Exit.


Unlock a Locked User

Admin users can unlock a locked user immediately. This will bypass the Failed Login Lockout Time set.


  1. Go to UsersWebsite Users.

  2. Use the Search tool to find the user. A locked user will have an 'Unlock' button in their row. 

  3. Click the Unlock button. The User will be unlocked immediately. NOTE - This Unlock button will still display if the lockout period has passed and the user has not re-logged in. 

The Unlock button is also displayed in the User's Edit User page. 


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