Command 'Change Password Device User'Permalink

Symbol: _cds_icon_change_password_online_user

Function: The command changes the password for the user who is currently logged on the PLC.

Call: “Online  Security” menu

Requirement: You are logged in to the device as a user.

The command opens the “Change Password for Device User” dialog for defining a new password. You have to specify the old password again.

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After performing this action, you can no longer use the previous password to log in.

Make sure that you use a strong password. Note the following:

  • Password length >= 8 characters (best >= 12)

  • Use uppercase and lowercase

  • Include numbers

  • Use special characters

  • Do not use existing names or sequence of characters that are easy to guess (for example, "123", "abc", "qwerty")