Overview
This
article explains how the lockout works,
what to expect if your account is locked,
and how an admin can unlock it.
Lockout
Policy
Your account will lock automatically after 5 failed login attempts.
After each failed attempt, you’ll see a message indicating how many attempts remain.
How to
Unlock a Locked Account
Only an admin user can unlock another
user's account.
Admin
Instructions:
Go to Setup > More > Users
Locate the locked user (you'll see a lock icon or status indicator)
Open the user’s profile
Click Unlock Account (click the gear and select unlock)
Once
unlocked:
The user can log in again immediately
Security
Logging (Admin Access Only)
The
system records:
Each failed login attempt (with timestamp)
When an account was locked
When the account was unlocked and which admin performed the unlock
This
information is available for auditing
purposes and helps ensure transparency in
account management.