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Add words to an existing Dictionary Word Set
A strong password policy is essential for maintaining a secure information system, and one effective tool for creating robust policies is the use of password dictionary words and word sets. EmpowerID allows you to customize these word sets, enhancing your password security by preventing users from selecting passwords containing common or easy-to-guess words.
To update password dictionary word sets in EmpowerID, you have two options. You can either manually add words one at a time or mass upload dictionary words using a CSV file. When uploading via a CSV file, it's important to ensure that the file is formatted correctly, with a single 'Name' header followed by rows of words to be added to the word set. The example below demonstrates the correct format:
Name |
|---|
password |
admin |
123abc |
welcome |
letmein |
In this article, we will guide you through updating an existing dictionary word set and creating a new one using both the mass upload method and the manual method to add words to the password dictionary word set. By leveraging this feature and regularly updating your word sets, you can strengthen your organization's password policies and improve overall security.
Add Words to an Existing Dictionary Word Set
Method 1 - Mass upload words via CSV file
Browse to Password Management > Password & Login Policies and click the Dictionary Words tab.
Click Update Dictionary Words.
This initiates the UpdatePasswordDictionaryWords workflow.
Under Manage dictionary words, do the following:
Select the dictionary word set to be updated from the Password Dictionary Word Set dropdown.
Click Choose File and select the CSV file with the dictionary words to be added.
Click Submit.
Method 2 - Manually add words
Browse to Password Management > Password & Login Policies and click the Dictionary Words tab.
Click the Name link for the Password Dictionary Word Set you want to manually update with new words.
This directs you to the View One page for the dictionary. View One pages are designed to facilitate the viewing and management of the corresponding objects in EmpowerID.
Click the Add
in the Dictionary Words accordion.
Enter the new dictionary word in the Name field and click Save.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each new word you want to add to the dictionary.
Remove Words from a Dictionary Word Set
Method 1 - Mass upload words via CSV file
Browse to Password Management > Password & Login Policies and click the Dictionary Words tab.
Click Update Dictionary Words.
This initiates the UpdatePasswordDictionaryWords workflow.
Under Manage dictionary words, do the following:
Select the dictionary word set to be updated from the Password Dictionary Word Set dropdown.
Check Enable to upload / Disable to manually select to remove dictionary words.
Click Choose File and select the CSV file with the dictionary words to be removed.
Click Submit.
Method 2 - Manually remove words
Browse to Password Management > Password & Login Policies and click the Dictionary Words tab.
Click the Name link for the Password Dictionary Word Set with words you want to manually remove.
This directs you to the View One page for the dictionary. View One pages are designed to facilitate the viewing and management of the corresponding objects in EmpowerID.
From the Dictionary Words accordion, search for the word you want to remove from the dictionary and click the trash can icon for it.
Click Yes to confirm your decision.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each word you want to remove from the dictionary.
Create a new Dictionary Word Set
On the navbar, expand Password Management and click Password & Login Policies.
This directs you to the Find Password Manager Policy page.
On the Find Password Manager Policy page, navigate to the Dictionary Words tab and then click the Add button.
Enter a Name and a Display Name for the new Dictionary Word Set and click Save.
After creating a new Dictionary Word Set, you need to do the following to use it:
Add the desired words to it by following the procedure outlined in the Add Words to an Existing Dictionary Word Set section of this article.
Assign the Dictionary Word Set to password policies by following the step-by-step process for creating and managing password manager policies in EmpowerID.