How To Change The Administrator Password; How To Add Users; How To Edit A User - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

How to change the administrator password

The default admin user has full permissions and cannot be deleted. For these reasons, change the admin
password as soon as possible.
The admin user in the Matrix is similar to the "root" user in other products.
To change the administrator password:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. Click the Users tab.
4. Search for and click the admin user to select it.
5. In the menu bar, click Edit.
The Edit admin dialog box appears.
6. In the Set Password box, type a password.
7. In the Confirm Password box, re-type the same password.
8. Click OK.
You successfully changed the administrator password.

How to add users

You can add users so they have the ability to authenticate and log in.
When adding a user, be aware that each user of the Matrix must be assigned group membership. You are able to
assign group membership during the creation of the user.
To add a user:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. Click the Users tab.
4. Click Add.
5. Configure the settings of the user.
You successfully added a user. The user has a presence in the Matrix, and they inherit the permissions and
properties of their group(s).

How to edit a user

You can edit a user to change its details. Doing so is especially useful when a user needs to change group
memberships or be disabled from logging in.
To edit a user:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. Click the Users tab.
4. Search for and click a Username.
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