Managing Policies : Policy Types : Passcode Policy
Passcode Policy
Availability: iOS 5.0 and above, Android 2.3 and above.
Defines detailed rules forcing a PIN or passcode to be set on the mobile device.
Option
Description
Require passcode
If selected, the user is forced to set a passcode on the mobile device. All other passcode options (see below) will then be taken into account.
If not selected, the user is not forced to set a passcode. In this case, the user is free to decide whether to set a passcode or not. The settings of the options below will not have any effect.
Minimum length
Enter the minimum length of the passcode.
Require alphanumeric passcode
If selected, the user has to set a passcode that consists of letters, numbers and special characters.
Password expiration timeout
Enter the number of days after which the password expires. If you leave the text box blank, the password will not expire.
Password history restriction
Enter the number of new unique passwords that the user has to enter before the user can reuse a previous password. If you leave the text box blank, this restriction will not be enabled.
Maximum failed password attempts
Select the number of failed password attempts (2 though 10 attempts) after which the device is locked or wiped, depending on the platform.
Maximum inactivity time lock
Select the number of minutes after which the lock screen of the device will be activated.
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