Change Security Password

To change the security password, complete the following steps:

1. Select Security>>Change Security Password from the menu at the top of the program. The following window will appear:

   

2. Type the old password in the first field.
   • For new installations, administrators will have the option during the install to create their own user-defined password. This becomes the 'old password' and can be changed as needed.
   • For upgrades, the password file will initially use the existing hard-coded password string. We encourage administrators to change the password in this dialog after the upgrade has completed
3. Next, type the new password twice to confirm. Passwords must be at least 8 characters in length and may contain letters, numbers, spaces, and other special characters. Click OK.

   Note: This password is encrypted; users will be responsible for keeping track of their own passwords.

4. We encourage administrators to set permission that limit access to the directory where the encrypted password file is stored. This directory is named "Security" and is located under the same parent directory as your shared Config folder (e.g. M:\Apps\Lucity\Security). We recommend the following permissions by role:
   • Security Administrators - Read
   • Security Administrators with ability to change Security password - Read/Write
   • General Users - No Access

     Note: Because the password is not stored as plaintext, an unauthorized user with access to this directory will still be unable to decode the password. However, we still recommend limiting access to prevent tampering or unintended changes. If the security password file is corrupted, even authorized users will be unable to gain access to the Security program.