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Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
You can setup user accounts with specific privileges (role-based authority) to manage your system using
iDRAC and maintain system security. By default iDRAC is configured with a local administrator account.
This default user name is root and the password is calvin. As an administrator, you can setup user
accounts to allow other users to access iDRAC.
You can setup local users or use directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP to setup
user accounts. Using a directory service provides a central location for managing authorized user
accounts.
iDRAC supports role-based access to users with a set of associated privileges. The roles are administrator,
operator, read only, or none. The role defines the maximum privileges available.
Related Links
Configuring Local Users
Configuring Active Directory Users
Configuring Generic LDAP Users

Configuring Local Users

You can configure up to 16 local users in iDRAC with specific access permissions. Before you create an
iDRAC user, verify if any current users exist. You can set user names, passwords, and roles with the
privileges for these users. The user names and passwords can be changed using any of the iDRAC
secured interfaces (that is, Web interface, RACADM or WS-MAN). You can also enable or disable SNMPv3
authentication for each user.
NOTE: SNMPv3 feature is licensed and is available with iDRAC Enterprise license.

Configuring Local Users Using iDRAC Web Interface

To add and configure local iDRAC users:
NOTE: You must have Configure Users permission to create an iDRAC user.
1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → iDRAC Settings → User Authentication → Local
Users.
The Users page is displayed.
2. In the User ID column, click a user ID number.
NOTE: User 1 is reserved for the IPMI anonymous user and you cannot change this
configuration.
The User Main Menu page is displayed.
3. Select Configure User and click Next.
The User Configuration page is displayed.
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