Create KBA answers

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Create knowledge-based answers for the preconfigured security questions to confirm the user's identity.

    Before you begin

    Role required: auth_factors_admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Authentication Factors > Knowledge Based Factor > Answers.
    2. Select New on the Knowledge Based Answers page.
    3. Specify the following fields on the form:
      Table 1. Knowledge Based Answers
      Field Description
      Description Define a description for the answer. Example: Business Phone Number.
      Application Global application scope is selected by default.
      Answer Table Select the answer table.
      Note:
      The selected table should have a field referenced to the sys_user table.
      User Column Select the field.
      Note:
      The User Column must reference the sys_user table. Example: Sys ID.
      Answer Column Select the answer column from the Available list. Example: Business phone.
      Figure 1. Knowledge Based Answer
      Knowledge Based Answer
    4. Select Submit.

    Result

    You're redirected to the Knowledge Based Answers list view. Verify if your answer is successfully added.

    Figure 2. Knowledge Based Answers - list
    Knowledge Based Answer - list