7.2.1. Changing the current account password

7.2.1.1. Introduction

This procedure describes how to change the current user's password.
To enter a new password consistent with the policy to be applied, the system proposes six basic passwords displayed.
A `REGENERATE` button enables six new passwords to be generated.

Danger

Carefully note down the submitted password, especially if the current account is the only account in the administrator group.

7.2.1.2. Prerequisites

User : member of Operator group

7.2.1.3. Preliminary operations

7.2.1.4. Procedure

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  • In the GCenter interface, click on the current account button (6).

  • Select the `Change password` command.
    The `Change Password` window is displayed.

  • Enter the previous password in the `Old password` field.

  • Enter the new password in the `New password` field.

  • Enter the new password in the `New password confirmation` field.
    The password entered must match the Password management policy.
    The system checks the password against the verification policy.
    If the password does not meet the verification policy, one of the following messages will be displayed:

    • `Minimal length 12`: indicates a password that is too short (12 characters minimum)

    • `Uppercase`: indicates the lack of a capital letter

    • `Lowercase`: indicates the lack of a small letter

    • `Symbol`: indicates the lack of a special character

    • `Digit`: indicates the lack of a digit

    Note

    To copy one of the proposed passwords, click on the right side of the password.
    A window will appear informing that the password is copied to the clipboard.
    To paste the password, right-click and then paste into each of the two fields.
    Make sure to note down the password before saving.

  • Click on the `SAVE` button.

Note

If the following message is displayed `you used this password recently, please choose a different one.`, enter a password that has not been used before.