Account Settings
The following table lists the Accounts controls and settings:
Account Setting | Default | Description/Values |
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Name | n/a | (Read-only for existing accounts) The user name for the account. (New account) Type in a unique name for the account, meeting the following requirements:
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Role | n/a | (Read-only for existing accounts) The Role assigned to the account. (New account) Select the Role for the user account, either:
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Old Password | n/a | (Your own account only) Type in your current password. Note This is not required for other accounts since an administrator is frequently asked to change the password by users who have forgotten their passwords. |
Password | n/a | Type in the new password. |
Confirmation password | n/a | Re-type the new password. |
Public Keys | n/a | Lists any public key files that have been uploaded for this account.
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Fingerprint | n/a | Displays the fingerprint for the selected public key (when you click a filename in the Public Keys list). Tip A public key fingerprint is a short sequence of bytes which you can copy and use to identify or look for a public key. |
Related Topics
- Role-based Authorization
- "Password Requirements" in Changing Your Password
- Managing Public Key Authentication