How to change user passwords and user attributes

Introduction

This section describes

  • how to change the password for a selected user

  • how users change their own passwords

  • how users change their user attributes.

Changes to user passwords and user attributes are made in the UNICORN Manager module.

Rules and recommendations for UNICORN passwords

The list below summarizes rules and recommendations for UNICORN passwords:

  • The system can be set up to operate without required passwords.

  • The minimum number of password characters is set up at the installation.

  • Passwords can be any combination of letters and numbers.

  • Passwords are case sensitive.

  • Avoid using obvious passwords.

  • You cannot use the user name as password (except for the default user).

  • The Advanced settings in the User properties dialog box determine the expiration time for passwords. Passwords should be changed regularly by the users even if the user profile is set up without a password expiration time.

How to change the password for a selected user

A user which has User setup/Groups access (usually a system administrator) can change the password for any user.

The table below describes how to change the password for a selected user:

Step

Action

1

Choose Administration:User Setup in the UNICORN Manager.

Result: The User Setup dialog box is displayed.

2

Select the user in the list and click the Edit button.

Result: The User properties dialog box is displayed.

3

  • Select the User item in the dialog box.

    See The User item for an explanation of the User item.

  • Type the new password in the Password and Confirm fields.

4

Click OK and then the Close button.

How to change the attributes for a selected user

A user which has User setup/Groups access (usually a system administrator) can change the attributes for any user.

The table below describes how to change the attributes for a selected user:

Step

Action

1

Choose Administration:User Setup in the UNICORN Manager.

Result: The User Setup dialog box is displayed.

2

Select the user in the list and click the Edit button.

Result: The User properties dialog box is displayed.

3

  • Select the Attributes item in the dialog box.

    See The Attributes item for an explanation of the Attributes item.

  • Make the desired changes.

4

Click OK and then the Close button.

How users change their own passwords

The table below describes how users change their own logon and signature passwords:

Step

Action

1

Choose Administration:Change Password in the UNICORN Manager.

Result: The Change Password dialog box opens.

2

  • Type the logon password in the Old text box of the Logon password field.

    Note: The passwords will only be shown as asterisks.

  • Type a new password in the New text box.

  • Repeat the new password exactly in the Confirm text box.

3

To define a Signature password repeat step 2 in the Signature password field.

Note: The signature password cannot be the same as the logon password.

4

Click OK.

How users change their own user attributes

The table below describes how users can change their own user attributes:

Step

Action

1

Choose Administration:Change User Attributes.

Result: The Change user attributes dialog box opens.

2

  • Make the desired changes.

  • Click OK.

2005-06-15