Authentication (Linux)
The Authentication configuration enables you to set minimum requirements for password-based user authentication on a device. You can apply this configuration when:
Complexity Requirement
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum Password Length | Select or enter the minimum number of characters a password must have. The minimum amount of characters is 8 and the maximum is 16. |
| Set Password Complexity | Enable this option to set the level of password complexity
for the following fields:
You must add at least one complexity parameter when enabled. |
History
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Expire Password in (Days) | Enter the number of days before a password expires. The limit can only be between 1 to 730 days. |
| Number of Unique Passwords Before Reuse | Select or enter the number of unique passwords before reusing an old password. You have the option to configure password reuse from 0 to 16 times. |