8.7.3. Resetting a local user's password
8.7.3.1. Introduction
This procedure describes how to reset the current user's password.
Note
See the presentation of the accounts and groups described in Web interface accounts and their management.
This graphical interface is described in The `Users management` section of the `Accounts` submenu.
Note
This procedure enables the password associated with the user account to be regenerated if it is lost or forgotten.
The system will propose a new password.
Danger
It is possible to select your own account!
If this is voluntary, carefully note the password displayed.
8.7.3.2. Prerequisites
User : member of Administrator group
8.7.3.3. Preliminary operations
Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connecting to the GCenter web interface via a web browser). with the prerequisite rights.
8.7.3.4. Procedure to access to the `Users management` window for an administrator account
In the navigation bar, successively click on:
The
`Admin`buttonThe
`Gcenter`sub-menu`Accounts`commandThe`Accounts`window is displayed.
- Click on the
`Users management`heading.The`Users Management`window is displayed.
- In the Existing user management area (11), click on the
`Edit`button of the user.The`User ...`window is displayed.
8.7.3.5. Procedure to reset a user's password
Note
This procedure enables the password associated with the user account to be regenerated if it is lost or forgotten.
The system will propose a new password.
Select the user's account.
- Click the
`Reset`button (5) in the Reset user's password area (4).The following message is displayed:`Password changed to xxxxxx. Please, ask your user to change it to a new one at the next login (safety first)!` - Contact the user and inform them of their new password.Please ask your user to change it to a new one at the next login.