Change Password

You can use this function to change the password that you use to log on to IBM® Cognos Controller.

You must enter your existing password and the new password that will be valid next time you log on to Cognos Controller. You must also confirm the new password. The rules for character settings or valid passwords will be set by the administrator.

For more information, see User Rights.

Procedure

  1. On the Maintain menu, click User/Change Password.
  2. In the Change Password dialog box, enter the old password and then enter the new password twice to confirm it.

    Each entered character is displayed with an asterisk (*) for security reasons.

  3. Click OK. The password has been changed.

Results

Note: The password must be between 3 and 25 alphanumerical characters, but your system administrator can force the length of the password in User Rights. The password is not case sensitive and all characters can be used except blank spaces.