Creating and changing user passwords

Create strong passwords for each user that requires access to the meter. Default account settings and weak passwords are often the source of unauthorized access by malicious users.

To optimize cybersecurity in a protected environment, follow user account management tasks as described by your organization or contact your network administrator, for example, maximum password age or history policies.

Prerequisites:

• Open a Security Configuration File in the ION Setup Security wizard.

To change a password:

1. In the ION Setup Security wizard, click Next to navigate to Define individual users/passwords.

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data Loss

Record your device's user and password information in a secure location.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of data.

 

2. For each user that you want to assign or change a password:
   1. Highlight the USER, and then click Password.
   2. Enter and confirm the password.

   Tip: Hover over the text fields for character requirement details. Use a combination of different characters to help strengthen the password. A password can be up to 16 characters long.

   3. Click OK.
3. Next, either:
   • Continue configuring the meter security settings.
   • Click Finish to push your security configuration changes to the meter.

You can also change the password through the Security User Module using ION Setup Advanced Mode or by using Power Monitoring Expert.