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diff --git a/doc/security/user_email_confirmation.md b/doc/security/user_email_confirmation.md index a493b374d66..d435d928c51 100644 --- a/doc/security/user_email_confirmation.md +++ b/doc/security/user_email_confirmation.md @@ -5,8 +5,12 @@ type: howto # User email confirmation at sign-up GitLab can be configured to require confirmation of a user's email address when -the user signs up. When this setting is enabled, the user is unable to sign in until -they confirm their email address. +the user signs up. When this setting is enabled: + +- For GitLab 12.1 and earlier, the user is unable to sign in until they confirm their + email address. +- For GitLab 12.2 and later, the user [has 30 days to confirm their email address](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/31245). + After 30 days, they will be unable to log in and access GitLab features. In **Admin Area > Settings** (`/admin/application_settings/general`), go to the section **Sign-up Restrictions** and look for the **Send confirmation email on sign-up** option. |