Changing user passwords
Users can send requests to change their passwords. Administrators can change the password of any user.
Administrators
Do the following:
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Click Admin in the main menu.
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Select Users from the drop-down list.
The list of available users appears. You can filter the list by typing the user name in the search form.
- Click on the user name to open its profile.
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Select the Change password check box.
The form to enter the new password appears.
- Enter and confirm the new password.
- Click Save.
You must implement your password policy manually. For example: there is no way to remind users to change their password once a month.
Users
You can change your user password at any time. The SMTP server must be configured because you will receive email confirmations.
Password reset rules
- If you make a second password reset request, the first request is deleted and the link becomes invalid.
- You have to wait one minute to make a second request to reset your password, in order to avoid email spam.
- You have to use the password reset link within one hour. After that, you have make the request again.
Request password reset
Do the following:
- Open the NewsStand with your preferred web browser. The URL is https://YourServer:4994.
- Click Forgot your password?
- Enter your email address.
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Click Reset password.
A message requests that you check your email for further instructions.
Reset password
Do the following:
- Check your email for a message with the subject line, Qlik NPrinting password reset request. If you do not see the email, check your spam folder.
- Click on the reset password link, or copy and paste it into your web browser.
- Enter and confirm your new password.
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Click Reset password.
A message indicates that your password has been reset. You will also receive a confirmation email.