Adjusting the password expiry time for a Salesforce account involves changing the password policies in your Salesforce organization. This task requires administrative access. Here are the steps to adjust the password expiry settings:
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Log in to Salesforce: Make sure you log in with an administrator account that has the necessary permissions to modify security settings.
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Navigate to Setup: Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Salesforce interface and select 'Setup'.
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Access Security Settings:
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In the Quick Find box, type "Password Policies".
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Click on 'Password Policies' under the 'Security' section.
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Adjust Password Expiry Settings:
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In the 'Password Policies' section, you will find various settings related to password management.
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Look for the 'User passwords expire in' setting. Here, you can select the duration after which user passwords will expire. Options typically range from 'Never expires' to a set number of days.
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Save Changes: After selecting your desired expiry time, click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page to apply the changes.
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Communicate the Change: It’s a good practice to inform Salesforce users in your organization about this change in password policy, especially if the policy is being made more stringent (e.g., requiring more frequent password changes).
Additional Considerations:
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Impact on Users: Changing password expiry policies will affect all users in your organization. Ensure that the new policy aligns with your organization's security requirements and user convenience.
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Compliance and Security Best Practices: Regularly changing passwords is considered a security best practice. However, setting too short an expiry time can lead to user fatigue and weaker passwords. Balance security with usability.