Enable password reset policy checks

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 13, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Use the glide.enable.password_policy property to enable password policy checks whenever a user changes their password using the user interface.

    Use the glide.enable.password_policy property to customize password strength validation rules for the Change Password form. Customize the length and complexity values to match your organization's security policy. If glide.enable.password_policy is not set to the recommended value of true, then password standards will not be enforced.

    Ensure that the glide.enable.password_policy system property exists in the System Properties [sys_properties] table and is set to the value true. If the property does not appear in the System Properties [sys_properties] table, add a new record.

    Important:
    The glide.enable.password_policy does not apply when an administrator changes a password or adds a user through script.
    Warning:
    This is a safe harbor property, meaning the value can't be altered once it's changed. It is non-revertible.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Configuration name glide.enable.password_policy
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Data type Boolean
    Recommended value true
    Default value <none>
    Fallback value false
    Category Authentication
    Security risk
    • Severity score: 7.4
    • CVSS rating: High
    • Security risk details: Enforcing password complexity is critical to maintaining strong authentication and reducing exposure to account takeover.
    Functional impact None
    Dependencies and prerequisites None

    To learn more about adding or creating a system property, see Add a system property.