In the Active user window, the control displays information about the logged on user, such as assigned rights. You can also manage other user settings, such as keys for SSH-secured DNC connections or smartcards for logon, and change the password.
Application
Related topics
- SSH-secured DNC connections
- Logon with smartcards
- Available roles and rights
Description of function
To navigate to this function:
Settings Operating system Current User
By default the Active user window is on the Base rights tab. On this tab the control displays information about the user and all assigned rights.
When you open the Active user window, by default the window shows the Base rights tab. On this tab the control displays information about the user and all assigned rights.
The Base rights tab contains the following buttons:
Button | Meaning |
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Add rights | On the Added rights tab, enable rights from another user or function user until the next logoff |
Open user administration | Open the User management window |
SSH keys and certificates | Manage keys and certificates for client connections |
Create token | Manage smartcards for logon with a card reader |
Delete token | |
Close | Close the Active user window |
On the Change password tab you can check your password against the current requirements or set a new password.
Note
In legacy mode, the user function user is automatically logged on to the system during control startup. When user administration is active, the user function user has no effect.