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# Login Settings

**Login Settings** page is used to configure the authentication methods and security options available during the sign-in process.

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**General Settings** tab is used to configure the authentication methods available on the sign-in page and the default sign-in behavior.

#### Fields

* **Show the Random Password Generating Button:** Enables the random password generator on the password creation page.
* **SMS:** Enables or disables SMS-based verification.
* **Email:** Enables or disables email-based verification.
* **Authenticator:** Enables or disables authentication using an authenticator application.
* **Validation Type Selection:** Specifies the default verification method for users.

Select **Save** to apply your changes.

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**Captcha Settings** tab is used to configure CAPTCHA protection for sign-in and password management operations.

#### Fields

* **Show CAPTCHA on Login Page:** Enables CAPTCHA on the sign-in page.
* **Show CAPTCHA on the Password Reset Page:** Enables CAPTCHA on the password reset page.
* **Show CAPTCHA on Unlock Page:** Enables CAPTCHA on the account unlock page.
* **Show CAPTCHA on the Second Email Login Page:** Enables CAPTCHA on the second email verification page.
* **Displaying Captcha:** Specifies whether CAPTCHA is always displayed or only after a specified number of failed sign-in attempts.
* **Captcha Validity Period (min.):** Specifies how long a generated CAPTCHA remains valid, in minutes.

Select **Save** to apply your changes.