Changing the predefined passwords for hscroot and root user IDs

It is essential to your system's security that you changing all predefined passwords immediately. Learn how to change these predefined passwords.

1. Choose from the following options:
   • If you are using an HMC Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 2.
   • If you are using a an HMC Version 7 or later, continue with step 3.
2. Perform the following steps:
   1. In the navigation area, expand the HMC that you want to work with. HMCs are listed by host name or IP address.
   2. Expand HMC Management.
   3. Click HMC Users
   4. In the contents pane, click Manage HMC users, roles, and access.
   5. Click the User icon.
   6. Right-click the hscroot icon to change the hscroot password or the root icon to change the root password.
   7. Select Change Password.
   8. Type the new password in the first field. The password must be a minimum of 7 characters in length.
   9. Confirm the new password by typing it again in the Retype new password field.
3. Perform the following steps:
   1. In the Navigation area, click HMC Management.
   2. In the Work area, click Change user profiles and access. The User Profiles window opens.
   3. Select hscroot to change the hscroot password or root to change the root password.
   4. Select User > Modify.
   5. Type the new password in the first field. The password must be a minimum of 7 characters in length.
   6. Confirm the new password by typing it again in the Confirm password field.
   7. Click OK.