User authentication troubleshooting

Once authentication is configured and passwords assigned, very little can go wrong.

I am attempting to set up new users using a browser, and the New button is not available.

This is a security control. Most likely the Secure Only Password Set is on (set to true), and you have made a regular connection (http) to the platform/station. When a secure connection is required, you must make a secure connection (https) to the platform/station to set the password.

My credentials do not allow me to log in.

  • When using Google authentication, the OTP (One-Time Password) code used when you set up a new user cannot be reused for the initial login. Always use a newly generated code to log in.
  • Your password may have expired.
  • You may not have permission to access this station. Check with your manager.
  • The credentials cache may have become corrupted causing the saved credentials to no longer work. Clear the Remember these credentials check box, re-type the password or clear your computer’s cache.
  • There is a problem with the configuration of the authentication scheme. For example, if you are using the LDAP scheme, the port is blocked by a firewall or the wrong LDAP host name or port has been configured. Refer to the documentation for the LDAP scheme.