Managing Banned Words

How to create and manage a list of banned passwords. A list of 240 banned passwords such as "11111111" and "password" are included by default. If a banned password is chosen the new account will not be created and a message explaining that the password is on a banned list will appear.

Prerequisite. Banned password list must be enabled. See "Membership Management"

  1. Navigate to AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > Advanced Settings > Lists.
  2. Select the  BannedPasswords list.

Adding a banned password

  1. Click the Add Entry button.
  2. In the Entry Text text box, enter the text to be replaced.
  3. In the Entry Value text box, enter the replacement word.
  4. Click the Save button.

Editing a banned password

  1. Click the Edit Add button beside the list entry called "FindThisText". This list entry has been added as an example and should be updated with real information.
  2. In the Entry Text text box, enter the text to be replaced.
  3. In the Entry Value text box, enter the replacement word.
  4. Click the Save button.

Deleting a banned password

  1. Click the Delete Edit button beside the entry to be deleted then click the OK button to confirm.

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