Configure Password Policy Profile (Android Management)
The Android Management platform empowers administrators to define and implement robust password policies for enrolled devices. These policies offer advanced configuration options for both the device itself and applications within the container, granting administrators granular control over password requirements and security settings.
To create a password policy profile and deploy it to the device(s), follow these steps:
1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > Android > Add > Password Policy > Configure.
2. Enter a Profile Name.
3. In the Password Policy screen, the settings available on selecting Profile Type are given below:
| Settings | Description | Device Security | Work Security | Device \&Work Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Type | yes | yes | yes | |
| Device Minimum Password Quality | Select from the following options the devices’ minimum password quality that meets the security requirement. Unspecified Alphabetic Alphanumeric Numeric Complex Any | yes | yes | |
| Device Minimum Password Length | Enter the devices’ minimum password length. | yes | yes | |
| Device Maximum Failed Attempts | Number of attempts allowed before all the data on the device will be erased. | yes | yes | |
| Device Maximum Password Age (In hours) | Select a value (in days). After the specified days, the password has to be changed. | yes | yes | |
| Device Enforce Password History | Number of times the previously created password that cannot be selected or used. | yes | yes | |
| Device Maximum Time to Lock (In seconds) | Period of inactivity before the devices’ screen locks automatically. | yes | yes | |
| Require Password Unlock | Select an option from the following that specifies a time after the device or work profile is unlocked. Once the specified time elapses, only strong authentication methods (ex: password/PIN/Pattern) can be used to unlock the device or work profile. | yes | ||
| Work Profile Minimum Password Quality | Specify minimum password quality that meets the security requirement. Unspecified Alphabetic Alphanumeric Numeric Complex Any | yes | yes | |
| Work Profile Minimum Password Length | Enter the minimum password length for work profile | yes | yes |
The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section .
4. Go back to the Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).
5. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
6. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.