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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Maximize reset password verification delay duration

Configure the delay, in milliseconds, that a user must wait before submitting a new password reset request.

If password_reset.verification.delay isn't set to the recommended value of 1000 or more, then password reset verification codes will be susceptible to brute force attacks.

More information

AttributeDescription
Configuration namepassword_reset.verification.delay
Configuration typeSystem Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\)
Data typeString
Recommended valueAn integer greater than or equal to 1000
Default value<none>
Fallback value1000
CategoryAuthentication
Security risk- Severity score: 5.9 - CVSS rating: Medium - Security risk details: The milliseconds delay limits the ability of a malicious actor to attempt to guess users identification or verification details, by using automation tools \(bots\).
Functional impactNone
Dependencies and prerequisitesNone

Parent Topic:Authentication