8.11 User settings
Change the password of a local account
Using the web user interface
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Go to the User settings icon, at the upper right corner
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Click on it
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You should be redirected to this screen:
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Steps:
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Insert valid current Password
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Once a valid password is inserted, the other fields will become available to be edited
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Enter New Password value
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Enter Confirm New Password value
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Validation is done between New and Confirm New Password values
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Select to Update
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Using the ChangePassword tool to change password for the default administrator
You can find the tool in the Tools directory of your installation. By default, it will be C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\MetaDefender Vault\Tools directory.
This tool needs to run on the same machine where MetaDefender Vault is installed.
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Run the tool. You will be asked to provide your current password.
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If the password is correct you will be asked to enter a new password.
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Click Change password
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Close the tool. You will now be able to log in using the specified password.
Change email of a local account
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From the upper right corner, click the Settings arrow, next to the UPLOAD FILES button.
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Click "User setting" option
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Switch to Change email tab
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Type your current password
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Once the password is validated, the other field becomes available
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Enter a new email address. Please note that the address must be valid
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Click Update