Password Options

The customer password options control the level of security that is used for password reset requests, determine the email templates that are used for customer notification, and the lifetime of the password recovery link.

Configure the Password Options

1. Go to admin > Stores > Settings > Configuration.

2. In the left panel, expand Customers and choose Customer Configuration.

3. Select Password Options.

4. Edit your preferences and save.

5. Tap System > Cache Management > Flush Cache Storage.

Below, see the Password Options settings supported by ScandiPWA:

FIELD	STATUS	DESCRIPTION
Password Reset Protection Type	SUPPORTED	Determines the method you want to use for managing password reset requests.
Max Number of Password Reset Requests	SUPPORTED	Determines the maximum number of requests that can be made.
Min Time Between Password Reset Requests	SUPPORTED	Determines the minimum number of minutes that must elapse between requests.
Forgot Email Template	SUPPORTED	Determines the template that is used for the email sent to customers who have forgotten their passwords.
Remind Email Template	SUPPORTED	Determines the template that is used when a password hint is sent to customers.
Reset Password Template	SUPPORTED	Determines the template that is used when customers change their passwords.
Password Template Email Sender	SUPPORTED	Determines the store contact that appears as the sender of password-related notifications.
Recovery Link Expiration Period (hours)	SUPPORTED	Determines the number of hours before the password recovery link expires.
Number of Required Character Classes	SUPPORTED	Determines the number of different character types that must be included in a password, based on the following character classes: Lowercase Uppercase Numeric Special Characters
Maximum Login Failures to Lockout Account	SUPPORTED	Determines the number of failed login attempts until the Admin account is locked. For unlimited attempts, enter zero (0).
Minimum Password Length	SUPPORTED	Determines the minimum number of characters that can be used in a password. The number must be greater than zero. NOTE! The minimum password length in ScandiPWA is 8 characters.
Lockout Time (minutes)	SUPPORTED	Determines the number of minutes an account is locked after too many failed attempts to log in.