User passwords are created and modified using the MPE/iX commands :NEWUSER and :ALTUSER.
An Account Manager must be logged on to his or her account to execute the following commands. System Managers need not be logged on to the account to execute these commands, but must enter the account name when doing so.
To create a password for a new user, log on to the account and enter :NEWUSER, followed by the required parameter username; PASS=password.
For example, enter:
:NEWUSER MANFRED;PASS=REDBARON
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As a System Manager creating the same user while not logged on to the account, enter the account name as well as the group name:
:NEWUSER MANFRED.JASTA11;PASS=REDBARON
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User passwords assigned by Account or System Managers can be changed by the user with the :PASSWORD command.
Modifying a User Password |
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To modify a user password, log on to the account and enter :ALTUSER, followed by the required parameter username; PASS=password.
For example, enter:
:ALTUSER MANFRED;PASS=EIGHTY
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As a System Manager modifying a user password while not logged onto the account, enter the account name as well as the group name:
:ALTUSER MANFRED.JASTA11;PASS=EIGHTY
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Modifying User Passwords with :PASSWORD |
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Users can change their own passwords with the :PASSWORD command. To change a password, enter:
The system prompts for the required information. When using :PASSWORD, a user may not replace an existing password with exactly the same password.
Removing User Passwords |
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To remove a user password, log on to the account and enter :ALTUSER, followed by the required parameter username; PASS=.
For example, enter:
As a System Manager removing the same user password while not logged on to the account, enter the account name as well as the user name:
:ALTUSER MANFRED.JASTA11;PASS=
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