How To
Summary
A user was unable to access the IBM Maximo Renewables platform despite having a valid user ID created in the system.
Objective
To restore user access to the IBM Maximo Renewables platform by resolving authentication issues and validating successful login for the affected user.
Environment
Application: IBM Maximo Renewables
Scope: Monitoring, Analytics, Reporting
Use Case: Monitoring performance of the plants.
User Roles: Site Engineer, Asset Manager, Operations Manager, Stakeholder.
Steps
- The user was unable to log in despite entering the correct password.
- IBM Support reviewed the account status and confirmed that the user ID existed in the system.
- Password reset was performed from the backend.
- Temporary password was shared with the customer along with detailed reset instructions.
- Customer was advised to:
- Log in using the temporary password
- Reset the password immediately after login
Avoid three consecutive incorrect login attempts to prevent account lockout

Password Reset Instructions (User Steps)
- Log in using the temporary password.
- Click the User icon (bottom‑left corner).
- Select the Key icon.
- Enter:
- Current password (temporary password)
- New password
- Click Change Password.
- Log out and log back in using the new password to confirm access.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Product Synonym
Prescinto, IBM Maximo Renewables
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Document Information
Modified date:
08 February 2026
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ibm17258307