Enabling Root Account for Console

To add HSTS as a managed node to IBM Aspera Console, the root account on macOS must be enabled.

1. Open the Directory Utility.
   1. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.
   2. Click the padlock icon and enter an administrator name and password.
   3. Click Login Options.
   4. Next to Network Account Server, click Join or Edit.
   5. Click Open Directory Utility.
2. Click the padlock icon and enter an administrator name and password.
3. In the menu bar, click Edit > Enable Root User and set the root user password.