Password policy (Android)


Admin can remotely configure password policy on the enrolled devices.

To create a Security Policy job for password and deploy it to the enrolled device(s) remotely, follow these steps:

1.  On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Jobs > New Job > Android > Security Policy > Password Policy.    

2.  Select the following settings and click OK.

  • Disable password policy on device           
  • Enforce Password Policy on Device
  • Minimum Password Length - Select the devices’ minimum password length. 
  • Password Strength - Select one of the following options to set a strong password
  • No Restriction
  • At least Numeric
  • At least Alphabetic
  • Alphanumeric
  • Time lapse before device auto-locks - Period of inactivity before the device’s screen locks automatically.
  • Maximum Failed Password Attempts Before Device Wipes - Number of attempts allowed before all the data on the device will be erased.

     The newly created job will get listed in the Jobs List section. 

3.  Go back to Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).

4.  Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

5.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the job and click Apply.