Invalidate user password

Function: Invalidate user password

This function allows you to force a specific user to change their password the next time they try to log in. It's a useful tool for enhancing security or managing user accounts, ensuring that users create a new, strong password.

Input

• Email: The email address of the user whose password you want to invalidate. This input is required.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Here are a few scenarios where you might use the "Invalidate user password" function:

• Example 1: Enhancing Security After a Potential Breach

  • Inputs: Email: [email protected]
  • Result: The user [email protected] will be prompted to create a new password immediately upon their next login attempt, helping to secure their account after a suspected compromise.

• Example 2: Administrator Initiated Password Reset

  • Inputs: Email: [email protected]
  • Result: An administrator can use this to ensure [email protected] sets a new, strong password, for instance, if they suspect the current one is weak or has been shared. The user will be forced to reset their password at their next login.

• Example 3: Onboarding New Users with Temporary Passwords

  • Inputs: Email: [email protected]
  • Result: After a new employee, [email protected], is given a temporary password, this function can be used to ensure they are immediately prompted to set their own secure password when they first log into the system, preventing the continued use of a default or easily guessable password.