User accounts are locked by multiple incorrect sign in attempts. You can set accounts to automatically unlock after the amount of time you set.
The default setting is 360 minutes. If you enter 0, accounts will remain permanently locked unless an administrator manually unlocks them. If Enable is selected, users can reset their passwords to unlock their accounts.
As a security feature to prevent unauthorized logins to your account, your Blackboard account will lock after 5 failed login attempts. The lock will remain in place for approximately 90 minutes. After that point, you will be able to attempt the login again.
Account lockout keeps the account secure by preventing anyone or anything from guessing the username and password. When your account is locked, you must wait the set amount of time before being able to log into your account again.Apr 26, 2017
Important: If you are unable to log in to Blackboard this could be for one of the following reasons: The username or password has been typed incorrectly. [Please check you are typing the correct username and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on or off ].Aug 29, 2018
If your password suddenly stopped working in Blackboard and you are positive that you are typing the username and password correctly, the problem is most likely caused by an expired password.Aug 21, 2019
I forgot my password. How do I reset it?Navigate to the URL where you access Blackboard.On the login page, select Forgot Your Password? or Forgot Password?Type your first name, last name, and username. You need an active email address associated with your account to receive instructions. ... Select Submit.
Site Manager: If you have editing or administrative privileges you can access the Site Manager from the dashboard after you sign in.
How to Resolve Account LockoutsRun the installer file to install the tool.Go to the installation directory and run the 'LockoutStatus.exe' to launch the tool.Go to 'File > Select Target…' ... Go through the details presented on screen. ... Go to the concerned DC and review the Windows security event log.Aug 26, 2021
Common Active Directory Lockout Causes Service accounts. Bad Password Threshold is set too low. User logging on to multiple computers. Stored user names and passwords retain redundant credentials.Jul 14, 2020
Disabled indicates an account has been administratively or automatically disabled for some reason. Usually some action is required to release it. Locked indicates an account has been automatically suspended due to invalid login attempts.Oct 23, 2009