We have updated the Bidder UI password requirements to bring them in line with current industry security standards (RHEL8 compliant). These changes are designed to protect your account and our system better.
Please review the new rules and procedures below, which will take effect in Release 25.1.
New Password Requirements
To create a strong and secure password, it must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Length: At least 8 characters long.
Complexity: Must include characters from at least three of the following four categories:
1 Uppercase Letter (A-Z)
1 Lowercase Letter (a-z)
1 Number (0-9)
1 Symbol or Special Character (!, @, #, $, %, etc.)
Password Update Procedures & Changes
Here's how these security enhancements will affect your login experience:
1. First-Time Login for New Crew ?
Previous Behavior: After logging in with your Employee ID (the default password), the system would ask you to update your password immediately.
New Behavior: You will still be forced to update your password upon your first login using your Employee ID. The new password you choose must comply with the New Password Requirements detailed above.
2. Password Expiration for Existing Crew
Previous Behavior: Existing users were never prompted or required to update their passwords.
New Behavior: To maintain security, you will now be prompted to update your password every 3 months.
If your password has expired, a pop-up window will appear upon login, asking you to set a new password.
Your new password must comply with the New Password Requirements and cannot be the same as your previous three passwords.
3. Resetting a Forgotten Password (Forgot Password)
Previous Behavior: A new temporary password was emailed to you, and you could use it indefinitely without being forced to change it.
New Behavior: This process now includes an extra mandatory security step:
You will receive a new temporary password via email that meets the new complexity rules.
When you use this temporary password to log in, the system will immediately force you to set a new permanent password.
Your new permanent password must comply with the New Password Requirements and cannot be the same as your previous three passwords.
4. Manually Changing Your Password
When using the "Change Password" function within the Bidder UI, your new password must comply with the New Password Requirements and cannot be the same as your previous three passwords.
These updates are essential to strengthening the security of your account and the entire Bidder UI platform. Thank you for helping us keep your information secure!