Password changed notification for end users
When enabled, end users are sent an email notification to inform them that the password for their account has changed. This email contains details such as the time and location of the password change.
This is an Early Access feature. To enable it, contact Okta Support.
Note
End user notifications for passwords reset using delegated authentication (DelAuth) is not supported.
HealthInsight task recommendation
When enabled, end users are sent an email notification to inform them that the password for their account has changed.
| Okta recommends |
Enable this email notification to inform end users when their password on their account has been changed or reset. |
| Security impact |
High |
| End-user impact |
Low End users are sent an email notification if they change or reset the password on their account. Password changed notifications are not sent if the admin sets a temporary password for the account, changes the password by API or if the end user is in an inactive state. |
Configure password changed notification for end users
Enable password changed notification for end users.
- From the Admin Console, navigate to Security > General.
- Under Security Notification Emails, click Edit.
- Set Password changed notification email to Enabled.
- Click Save to continue.
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