96 Chapter 4 BCM50 Security Policies and Accounts and Privileges
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Re-enable a locked-out user
As the administrator you can re-enable a locked-out user when the user has exceeded the login
retry threshold.
The system shows an enabled check box under the Locked Out column on the Accounts table.
To release a locked-out user
1Select Configuration, Administrator Access, Accounts and Privileges, View by Accounts
tab.
2Select the user record with the Locked Out status check box checked.
3Click the Locked out check box to clear it.
Enabling and disabling an account
As the administrator, you can enable or disable accounts on an immediate basis or a timed basis.
To enable or disable an account immediately
1Select Configuration, Administrator Access, Accounts and Privileges, View by Accounts
tab.
2Select the user you want to disable/enable on the Accounts table.
3Under the Disabled column, either check (disable) or clear (enable) the check box for the user.
The change will apply to the user’s next login.
To enable or disable an account on a timed basis
1Select Configuration, Administrator Access, Accounts and Privileges, View by Accounts
tab.
2Select the user you want to disable/enable on the Accounts table.
3Click in the Account will be disabled field, and choose the date and time the account is to be
disabled.
4On the General panel, ensure that Enable account expiry is selected.
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Security note: Remember to disable unused accounts.