IMPAX 6.5.1 Client Knowledge Base: Extended > Logging in and out

Changing your password


When authenticating with a smart card, this feature is not available.

Note:

Note:

In most cases, new users cannot immediately change their passwords. Password policy is normally enforced using Windows security, which requires a waiting period—often two days—before passwords can be changed.

For security reasons, you should change your password on a regular basis. If you log into the IMPAX Client using the IMPAX login screen, use the following method to change your password.

To change your password

  1. From the List or Configure area bar, click the User ID menu. List drawer menu

  2. Select Change Password.

  3. In the Change Password dialog, type the Old password.

  4. Type the New password.

  5. In the Confirm field, type the new password again.

    Note:

    Note:

    All passwords must meet the password policy criteria established by the system administrator.

  6. Click OK.

    The next time you log in, use the new password.


Tip

Tip:

An automatic reminder to change the password is added to the At-a-Glance area when the password expiry date approaches. Click the link in the message to open the Change Password dialog.

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Topic number: 8224

Applies to: IMPAX 6.5.1 Client Knowledge Base