Using the command line

You can use either the idsdnpw command or the idsxcfg utility from the command line to change the primary administrator distinguished name and password.

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Using the idsdnpw command:
idsdnpw -u <admindn> -p <adminPW>

To use the idsxcfg utility type idsxcfg on a command line. When the IBM® Security Verify Directory Configuration Tool panel is displayed select Manage administrator DN to change the administrator's DN or Manage administrator password to change the administrator's password and follow the directions. See the Installing and Configuring section of the IBM Security Verify Directory documentation for additional information on using the idsxcfg utility.