Sign In Attempt Restrictions
Restrict the number of times an administrative user can unsuccessfully attempt to sign in to PowerSchool. Restricting sign-in attempts is a security precaution to minimize the risk of unauthorized persons entering your PowerSchool system. To remove the restriction, reset the user's disabled IP address.
Restrict Sign In Attempts
- On the start page, choose System under Setup in the main menu.
- Under Security, click Sign In Attempts Restrictions.
Use the following table to enter information in the fields:
Field
Description
Disable IP address
Select the checkbox to activate the function.
Failed sign in attempts
Enter the number of failed sign in attempts possible.
Send security e-mail notification to
Enter the email address of the person monitoring security.
- Click Submit.
- Restart the server to activate the settings.
Reset Disabled IP Addresses
Reset a user's IP address after being disabled from too many unsuccessful sign-in attempts.
- On the start page, choose System under Setup in the main menu.
- Under Security, click Sign In Attempts Restrictions.
- Click View Disabled IP Addresses.
- Click an IP address to reset that address and enable additional sign-in attempts.
- Click Delete.
- Click Confirm Delete.