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:
Select Policy Groups: Click on Policy Groups in the left-hand navigation menu.
Choose Your Policy: Locate the specific policy you wish to modify from the list and click on its name to open the editor.
Open Password Tab: On the left-side settings pane, click on the Password tab.
Once inside the Password tab, you can 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.
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.
Locate the Field: Scroll to the bottom of the Password tab to find the Enforce Reset Password field.
Enter the New Password: Type the specific password (e.g., 1234) you want to apply to all devices.
Initiate Save: Click the Save button in the top-right corner of the console.
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.
| Feature | Type | Result |
| Password Quality/Length | Restriction | Users are guided to create a compliant password. |
| Enforce Reset Password | Administrative Action | The console immediately pushes a specific password to the device. |
| Password History/Expiration | Restriction | Ensures ongoing password hygiene and prevents reuse. |
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