New User window

Clicking New User opens the New User window.

Figure 1. Example New User dialog after typing user name, password, and comment


Follow these basic guidelines to create strong passwords:

  • Use both upper and lower case.

  • Include numeric digits.

  • Include special characters.

  • Do not use dictionary words.

  • Do not use your company name.

  • Do not make your password the same as your user name.

  • Do not use common numbers like telephone numbers, addresses, your birthday, and so on.

PropertyValueDescription
User NametextA maximum of 14 alphanumeric characters (a - z, A - Z, 0 - 9), where the first character must be alphabetic, and following characters either alphanumeric or underscore ( _ ).
Passworda minimum of 10 characters using: at least one UPPER CASE letter, at least one lower case letter, and at least one digit (numeral)
Creates and verifies a strong password using two fields.

The password must match in both password fields. The characters you enter display as asterisks (*).

An error popup reminds you if you attempt to enter a password that does not meet minimum rules.

Commentoptional text: at most 64 alphanumeric characters, with these also allowed: - = + ( ) @ . _
Note: At the time of this document, comment text cannot be re-edited after adding it to a user account.