# Reset a Password

This procedure describes how the superuser can reset a password for users.

Note: Only the server superuser can reset a password.

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

2. Select (R) Reset user password and enter the user ID to be modified.

3. Note the new temporary password assigned by the server.

4. The password change takes effect when you see "Password reset for user ID <user ID>.

5. Password expiration date reset."