All Niagara platforms have a system passphrase used to protect and encrypt the system information in the platform’s file systems. Using the Platform Administration view or running through the Commissioning Wizard, you can set up this passphrase.
Prerequisites:
- You are stepping through the Commissioning Wizard.
- You know the controller’s current passphrase.
- To set up a new passphrase, enter the default Current Passphrase for the controller.
- Enter the New Passphrase and confirm it.
Create a strong passphrase with a minimum of 10 characters including: at least one uppercase character, at least one lowercase character, and at least one digit. Entry characters display only as asterisks (*). An error popup window reminds you if you attempt to enter a passphrase that does not meet the minimum rules:
Use both upper and lower case.
Include numeric digits (a minimum of one).
Include special characters.
Don’t use dictionary words.
Don’t use company name.
Don’t make the passphrase the same as the user name.
Don’t use common numbers like telephone, address, birthday, and so on.
- Make a note of the new passphrase and guard it carefully.
You can change the system passphrase using the Platform Administration tool.
- Click Next to continue.
- The Create a new platform user account window opens.
