How to Set Up Password Expiry Notifications in Office 365

Setting Up Password Expiry Notifications in Office 365

Ensuring strong password practices is vital in safeguarding your online accounts, and one of the ways to enhance password security is by setting up password expiry notifications in Office 365. Follow the steps below to configure this feature:

1. Sign in to your Office 365 admin center.
2. Go to the 'Admin centers' menu and select 'Azure Active Directory'.
3. Click on 'Security' and then 'Authentication methods'.
4. Under 'Password protection', select 'Password expiration policy'.
5. Enable the 'Notify users when their password is about to expire' option.
6. You can customize the notification settings such as the number of days prior to expiry when notifications are sent.
7. Save your settings, and users will now receive notifications when their passwords are close to expiration.

By implementing password expiry notifications, you can prompt users to update their passwords regularly, reducing the risk of unauthorized access due to weak or compromised credentials.