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password_reset.qa.num_reset

The password_reset.qa.num_reset property specifies the number of security questions that users must answer during the password reset process. By default, three questions are required, which helps enhance security during account recovery.

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? This property configures the integer value for the number of security questions needed for a password reset request.
What area does it affect? Password Reset Process
What does the default mean? The default value is "3", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review this property when adjusting security measures for user account recovery.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name password_reset.qa.num_reset
Sys ID a7a6d8c0ebb001006a668c505206fef3
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 3
Description Number of security questions required during the password reset request
Updated 2024-05-25 04:35:36

Sources

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... of ServiceNow, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 115 password_reset.qa.num_reset Specifies the number of questions a user must answer to verify their identity during the password reset process. Note: This security question property can be overridden by adding a value ...
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... emails in the duration of 24 hours. The maximum number you can set is 5. Password Reset Security Question Properties Number of security questions required during the password reset request password_reset.qa.num_reset Number of security questions that are displayed on the Verify page while a user is attempting to reset the password. The user must answer all questions correctly to verify identity. ...
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