Change a Password

This procedure describes how users with any permission category can change their passwords.

To change an FPSA password:

1. From the Main Menu, select (S) System Maintenance, and then (P) Passwords/Security.

2. Select (C) Change Password and enter your current password that is to be changed.

3. When prompted, enter a new password. The new password:

   • must be different from your old password

   • must contain at least one alphabetic, one numeric and one punctuation character (3!CALDA@).

   • must be between six and 30 characters long.

   • cannot contain a substring (four or more characters) of your user ID.

4. When prompted, re-enter the new password to confirm.

Your new password takes effect when you see the message "Password changed. Password expiration date reset."