4.2.1 Adding a User

When you add a new user:

  • The user’s account is set up according to the default values defined in the Account Settings option. You can change these settings for individual users by using the Edit User option.

  • The user’s password is set to expire immediately so he or she is prompted to change it on the first login to the Privileged Account Manager console. You can change this setting for individual users by using the Edit User option.

  • The user cannot access any of the Privileged Account Manager consoles until you have added the user to a group with the required permissions defined. For more information, see Section 4.2.2, Modifying User and Section 4.1.4, Configuring Permissions.

To add a new user:

  1. Click Users on the home page of the console.

  2. Click Create User task pane is displayed.

  3. In the General page, specify a name of the user in the User Name field and a password for the user in the Password field.

  4. Specify the password in the Confirm Password field for confirmation.

  5. (Optional) Set the slider to the right if you want to Change Password at Next Login. This invalidates the user’s current password immediately, forcing the user to change it on the next login.

  6. (Optional) Set the slider to Disable Account to deactivate of disable a user account.

  7. (Optional) Set the slider to elevate the user as Super User.

    NOTE:The Super user and Disable account options are available only if you are logged in as a superuser. Superusers can be viewed and administered only by users belonging to a group with the super role defined for the auth module.

  8. (Optional) Set the Inactive Session timeout in minutes.

  9. (Optional) Click Next to proceed to configure additional settings for the user’s account.