Managing Device Password Policies and Enforce Password on Android Devices

Managing Device Password Policies and Enforce Password on Android Devices

WeGuard provides administrators with two levels of password management: Restrictions, which define the rules for user-created passwords, and Enforcement, which allows an administrator to push a specific password to all devices in a policy group. This ensures that managed devices always meet organizational security and compliance standards.

Before defining restrictions or enforcing a reset, follow these steps to access the correct configuration panel:
  1. Log in to your WeGuard Console.
  2. Navigate to Policies and select the required policy you wish to modify from the list and click on its name to open the editor.
  3. On the left-side settings panel, click on the "Password" tab.




Defining Password Restrictions

Configure the following requirements and lock settings:

  • Password Quality: Sets the minimum complexity required for the device password (e.g., Numeric, Alphanumeric, or Complex)
  • Max Failed Passwords: Defines the number of failed attempts allowed before the device is wiped (setting this to 0 means there is no limit).
  • Minimum Password Length: Specifies the mandatory number of characters (between 4 and 16) required for any new password.
  • Password Expiration Timeout: Determines how many days a password remains valid before a change is mandatory (setting this to 0 means it never expires).
  • Password History Length: Sets the number of previous passwords the system should remember to prevent users from reusing them.
  • Maximum Time to Lock: Defines the duration of inactivity allowed before the device automatically locks its screen.

Enforcing a Mandatory Password

The Enforce Reset Password feature is a powerful tool used to override current device states and push a specific, uniform password to an entire fleet immediately.

Step-by-Step Implementation:

  1. Locate the Field: Scroll to the bottom of the Password tab to find the Enforce Reset Password field.


  1. Enter the New Password: Type the specific password (e.g., 1234) you want to apply to all devices.
  2. Initiate Save: Click the Save button in the top-right corner of the console.
  3. Review and Confirm: A Review Changes window will appear, listing "Enforce Reset Password" as a pending change. Click Confirm & Save to broadcast the password to the entire fleet.



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