7.2.1. Changing the checking 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 passwords.
A `REGENERATE` button enables six new passwords to be generated.

7.2.1.2. Links associated

For information, see the paragraphe Web interface accounts and their management.

For presentation of the screen, see the `Profile / Edit Password` screen.

7.2.1.3. Prerequisites

Not Applicable

7.2.1.4. Preliminary operations

Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connection to the GCenter web interface via a web browser)

7.2.1.5. Procedure

In the GCenter interface, click on the checking account button (11).
Click on the `Edit password` command.

Enter the previous password in the `Old password` field (2).
Enter the new password in the `New password` field (3).
Enter the new password in the `Confirm password` field (4).

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 changes` button (5).

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.