Allow administrators to recover an account

Problem

An administrator is unable to log in to the account and there is no option to recover it.

Environment

  • Admin console

Solution

Account recovery settings for Super administrators in affected user OU is disabled.
  1. Sign in to the Admin console.
  2. Navigate to Security > Authentication > Account recovery.
  3. Search for affected user OU: domain > BID > Users > Staff > System Admins.
  4. Select Super admin account recovery.
  5. Check box Allow super admins to recover their account > Override.
  6. Verify if the administrator has the option Forgot password? They will get a text verification cod through, phone, or email, and can follow instructions to reset their own password.