Configure Security Settings

At Maxio, we want to ensure that you have all of the tools necessary to properly secure your account. From secure passwords to Two-Factor Authentication, Advanced Billing gives you many layers of security options to protect your account.

To us, security is more than just protecting your account from unauthorized access. We’re protecting your financial information and most importantly, your subscriber’s information. As a merchant, your subscribers entrust their credit card details with you. In turn, we stay up to date on a multitude of security practices to secure your data.

PCI Compliance

For more information on Maxio's Security and Compliance Program, visit the Maxio Trust Center.

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Security Settings

After signing in to Advanced Billing, go to My Profile (in the upper right corner) and select Account. From the left navigation panel, go to Security & Users and select Security.

After selecting “Security”, you have the option of requiring 5 types of security for your account. Please be aware that these settings are global. This means they will apply to all the sites under your Merchant Account.

Require Secure Passwords

If enabled, any user you manage will be required to have a secure password. Any user with an insecure password will be required to set a new, more secure password.

The definition of a secure password any a password that is hard to detect by humans or computer programs. These types of passwords are typically case-sensitive. Using a strong password that contains letters in both uppercase and lowercase is highly recommended.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

If enabled, all of your Sites will require users of a Site to enable 2FA for their user account. A user will not have the option to disable 2FA for their individual user account.

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Force Password Change After 60 Days

• If enabled, any user you manage will be required to set a new password every 60 days.
• If not enabled, users will be able to use their given password without an expiration date.

Deny Password Reuse

• If enabled, when changing their password, any user you manage will not be able to use any of their previous 10 passwords.
• If disabled, users will be able to use previous passwords when updating their password.