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 limits the number of failed password reset attempts to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access. |
| What area does it affect? |
Password Management |
| 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 policies or responding to user access issues. |
Out of the box property record
Raw metadata from the property record.
| Property name |
password_reset.request.max_attempt |
| Sys ID |
5dc9ade0ebc101006a668c505206fede |
| Type |
integer |
| Application |
Global |
| Default value |
3 |
| Description |
Number of unsuccessful attempts allowed for resetting/changing password |
| Updated |
2024-05-25 04:24:51 |
Sources
Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.
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Snippet 1
... 1 Act Increased number of unsuccessful password reset attempts Setting this property to a greater value may allow hackers multiple attempts to log in. Set the value of the property "password_reset.request.max_attempt" to 3 password attempts. Documentation sn_SE10444 1 RecommendIntegration accounts assigned the Admin role Integration accounts with administrative access serve as potential security threats. Ensure that Integration account users are not ...
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... verification. • Type: integer • Default value: 3 (questions) • Possible values: integers that are less than the number specified for the num_enroll property. • Location: Password Reset > Properties password_reset.request.max_attempt Specifies the number of password reset attempts a user has before they are locked out for a period determined by the value in max_attempt_window. • Type: integer • Default value: ...
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... Updates Short expiration windows are critical to reducing the opportunity for unauthorized password resets and maintaining account security. Limit Invalid Password Reset Attempts • Description ◦(Old <blank> ◦(New The property "password_reset.request.max_attempt" dictates the maximum number of unsuccessful password reset attempts that can be taken before the user is locked out of password reset process. The lockout period is determined by the ...
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... To use the base system CAPTCHA, change the password_reset.captcha.google. system property to false. See Configure Google reCAPTCHA Password Reset Request Properties Number of unsuccessful attempts allowed to resetting/ changing password password_reset.request.max_attempt Number of password reset attempts a user is allowed before they are locked out for a period determined by the value in max_attempt_window. © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ...
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