Setting up local users

A local user, such as the admin, or other super user, may log in to a station using the standard login. This type of login provides access to only the resources of the local station.

1. To open the platform, choose one of the following:
   • If you are working on a remote host, open a platform connection to the host. If you are upgrading this remote host, use the Station Copier tool to install the modified station back to the host.
   • If you are working on a locally running station, such as on a Supervisor, open a local platform connection and Start the station from the Application Manager view.
2. Allow sufficient time for the station to restart.
   If you are configuring a controller, a station transfer results in a controller reboot first.
3. In Workbench, open a station connection to the host as the admin super user.
4. Double-click the UserService container in the Nav tree.
   The property sheet opens.

   Note: The Authenticator properties apply to local users only. LDAP authentication properties, including user name and password, are configured in the LDAP server/system, and not in Niagara. The Prototype Name applies only to users supported by LDAP.
5. Create a new super user to replace the admin user.

   For this user you do not need to enter LDAP attribute mnemonics. A local user does not appear in the LDAP directory on the LDAP server.

6. After creating the new super user, delete the admin user since it is no longer a frozen property.
   Note: Do not delete the admin user before you create the new super user.
7. Create a new local user as a super user. Assign a user name that easily identifies the host platform, and a strong password.
8. Update the other stations in the network with the proper credentials under Client Connection > NiagaraStation to recognize the newly-configured station.