Changing a user password

When you issue a user certificate, you specify a user password for logging on to the system. Then, you copy the public certificate file and the private key file to the machines where that user can log in. After this, inform the user of the password.

Any user can change the original password with a utility called passwd, which is located in the \clgui\bin directory of each client. This does not affect the password and private key file maintained for that user on the host server. The original password remains valid.

Sometimes a user forgets the new password. You can change the original password and issue a new one.

  1. In the Certificate Manager, select the user whose password you require to change.
  2. Select File > View Cert(s)/Change Password. The View Certificate dialog box is displayed.
  3. Click Password. The Modify Password dialog box is displayed.
  4. Specify this information:
    Old Password
    Specify the user's original password. This is the password that was specified when the certificate was issued.
    New Password
    Specify the new password that is assigned to the user.
    Confirm Password
    Specify the new password again.
  5. Click OK. This closes the Modify Password dialog box and returns you to the View Certificate dialog box.
    Note: You must inform the user of the new password, and ensure that the new private key file is copied to the user's machine.