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# Minimize reset password SMS expiracy duration \[Updated in Security Center 1.3\]

# Minimize reset password SMS expiracy duration \[Updated in Security Center 1.3\] {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Control the number of minutes remaining before the SMS code expires.
The password_reset.sms.expiry property represents the number of minutes remaining before the SMS code
expires.

## More information {#sc-reset-password-sms-expiracy__section_qhx_1b1_xwb}

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| Attribute | Description |
|-|-|
| Configuration name | password_reset.sms.expiry |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Data type | integer |
| Recommended value | 5 |
| Default value | 5 |
| Category | [Authentication](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/faHnGPrE5YkSR8Xq~3OW5g "The authentication category covers the main elements of modern authentication to confirm an entity and its claims are authentic and correct, resistant to impersonation and prevent interception of passwords.") |
| Security risk | * Severity score: 5.6 * CVSS score: Medium * Security risk details: If this property is not set to the recommended value of 5 or less, the chances of a bad actor guessing and using the SMS code to reset the password increases. {#sc-reset-password-sms-expiracy__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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