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glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count

The glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count property specifies how many times a user can bypass the setup of multi-factor authentication. This setting is important for maintaining security while allowing users some flexibility during the authentication process.

Default
3
Type
integer
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? It defines the maximum number of bypass attempts a user has before being required to complete multi-factor authentication setup.
What area does it affect? User Authentication
What does the default mean? The default value is "3", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? An admin should review this property when adjusting security policies or user experience related to multi-factor authentication.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count
Sys ID 81022813d713310091204187ed610360
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 3
Description Number of times a user can bypass setting up multi-factor authentication
Updated 2024-05-25 05:06:43

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Brazil docs View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 1
... to use this feature. • Type: enabled | disabled • Default value: enabled • Location: Multi-factor Authentication > Properties Number of times a user can bypass setting up multi-factor authentication [glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count] Enter a number that represents how many times a user can skip the additional passcode requirement, allowing them to log in even without their mobile device. If you disable this ...
Brazil docs View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 2
... protects against password-related attacks or weak passwords by requiring an additional form of verification. Reducing the length of time a user can skip this setup reduces this vulnerability. Set the glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count system property to 0 to prevent users from skipping multifactor passcode setup. More information Attribute Description Technical configuration name glide.authenticate.multifactor.setup.bypass.count © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow ...
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