Passwords and the user

When the end-user’s private key is created, a password must be created to enable the end-user to unlock the private key. The user can change this password at any time. The original password is saved and remains valid, so the original password can be reissued to any user who forgets the current one.

During log-in, a user has the option of instructing the system to cache credentials. This saves the user's log-in information for reuse if the user accesses another dialog box. The same user can log in one time, and then run multiple dialog boxes without having to log in again.

Password options include:

  • Remember CA Password

    This automatically fills in your Customer CA password when you perform certificate-related actions such as issuing or revoking certificates.

    If this option is not selected, then you must specify the CA password every time you sign or revoke a User certificate.

  • Use Default Password

    Select this to use the default password when generating a private key when issuing a host server or security server certificate.

    The latter applies if the Host Server has been upgraded to advanced security.

    If the default password is never set, then you are still asked to specify a password for private key generation.

  • Set Default Password

    This is active when Use Default Password is selected. Use this to set the default password. The New Certificate Default Password dialog box is displayed where you can specify a new password.