Access to the web interface is controlled by managing profiles and users.
The system comes factory set with one user account with the default credentials:
It is strongly recommended that this account be changed/deleted and new accounts created with stronger passwords and appropriate profiles.
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If user control is not needed, deselect the Authentication required option in the System Preferences. Make sure that the default user exists with the default credentials to use this setting.
Profiles define what privileges can be assigned to users. For more about adding and managing profiles, see Profiles.
Grant system access by creating users and assigning them profiles. For more information about adding and managing users, see Users.
Each user has individual control over their environment through the User Preferences. These preferences follow the user no matter what machine or browser is used to log on.
The only restriction imposed on the password is the length. By default, the minimum length of any password being created is eight (8) characters. This can be changed within the System Preferences by users with appropriate privileges.
There exists a master password reset process that recreates the default user and profiles should an administrator’s credentials be lost or forgotten. To perform a master reset, do the following: