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Changing another user's password

Changing another user's password

Only the QuickBooks Administrator can do this.

When changing a password, try to use password setting "best practices" such as the following:

  • Include a combination of upper and lower case letters. QuickBooks passwords are case-sensitive.

  • Include a combination letters and numbers.

  • Make the password at least six characters long.

  • Do not allow blank passwords.

  • Do not allow passwords to be obvious, such as the user's name or the word "password."

  • Change passwords on a regular, periodic basis to protect your data.

To change a user's password

  1. Go to the Company menu and click Set Up Users.

  2. Select the user whose password you want to change.

  3. Click Edit User.

  4. Enter the new password, first in the Password field and then in the Confirm Password field.

  5. Click Next twice. user permissions, . Click Finish.

  1. Go to the Company menu, choose Users, and then click Set Up Users and Roles.

  2. In the User List tab, select the user and click Edit.

  3. Enter the new password, first in the Password field and then in the Confirm Password field.

  4. Click OK.

KB ID# H_PSWD_CHANGE_OTHER
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11/7/2009 2:14:35 PM