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As noted above, when a new account is created, or when an administrator resets the user’s password, the user receives an Email message. The message describes the action that has occurred, and includes a link for the user to click, to set the password on the account. If the system should allow users to reset its own password it can be configured by using authentication.forgotPassword property in runtime. properties (please check Configuration Reference for details). 

Note: User Accounts that are created for External Authentication do not require passwords, so no such link is sent.

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Note: To disable Email notifications, please consult the Installation Guide, and refer to the section entitled 'Specify Deployment Properties'check Configuration Reference.

External Authentication

In many VIVO installations, the creation of most User Accounts is simple and routine. A user presents credentials to the External Authentication system, and VIVO creates an account with minimal privilege, prompting the user for name and Email Address. In this case, an administrator may edit such an account to assign a higher Role, if desired.

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