A local user, such as the admin, or other super user, may log in to a station using the standard login. This type of login
provides access to only the resources of the local station.
Prerequisites:
Workbench is open and you are connected to the station
- To open the platform, choose one of the following:
- If you are working on a remote host, open a platform connection to the host. If you are upgrading this remote host, use the
Station Copier tool to install the modified station back to the host.
- If you are working on a locally running station, such as on a Supervisor, open a local platform connection and
Start the station from the Application Manager view.
- Allow sufficient time for the station to restart.
If you are configuring a controller, a station transfer results in a controller reboot first.
- In
Workbench, open a station connection to the host as the admin super user.
- Double-click the UserService container in the Nav tree.
The property sheet opens.
NOTE: The Authenticator properties apply to local users only. LDAP authentication properties, including user name and password, are configured in
the LDAP server/system, and not in
Niagara. The Prototype Name applies only to users supported by LDAP.
- Create a new super user to replace the admin user.
For this user you do not need to enter LDAP attribute mnemonics. A local user does not appear in the LDAP directory on the
LDAP server.
- After creating the new super user, delete the admin user since it is no longer a frozen property.
NOTE: Do not delete the admin user before you create the new super user.
- Create a new local user as a super user. Assign a user name that easily identifies the host platform, and a strong password.
- Update the other stations in the network with the proper credentials under to recognize the newly-configured station.
Your local station now has two local users in addition to the now disabled admin user and the standard guest user.