How to Unlock an 8x8 Contact Center User Account
Note: This only applies to Customers with Mode 1 VCC tenants. For customers with Mode 2 and 3 VCC tenants, please use the guide on how to configure the password policy in Admin Console.
Objective
When an 8x8 Contact Center user is locked out, an administrator can unlock their account to give immediate access to the locked-out user. This prevents the user from being idle during an accidental lockout.
Applies To
- 8x8 Contact Center
- User Accounts
- Mode 1 Tenants
Procedure
- Log in to Configuration Manager as an administrator.
- Select Users.
- Locate the user account that requires unlocking. You will notice a lock
symbol on the far right-hand side of the user. - Click
to open user details. - Open the General tab. Depending on whether you have enabled Email system generated passwords for new agents/admins and reset under Security > Password Policies, you must do the following:
- If enabled: Click Reset Password. An automatic email is generated and sent to the user's email address on file. The user then has to click the link in the email to reset the password.
- If disabled: Enter a new password for the user, and save. From the list of users, click next to the user to unlock them. Notify the user of their new password so that they can log back in.
Note: To unlock the Primary Administrator role, you must contact Contact Center support staff.
Additional Information
See Setting a Lockout policy for 8x8 Contact Center user accounts to define the criteria used when locking out a user.