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Security

This section covers essential security configuration steps, including changing the default admin user credentials and setting up email authentication.

Default Admin User

EPMware comes with a default admin user account that must be secured immediately after installation. This is a critical security step that should not be delayed.

Security Alert

The default admin account uses a well-known password. Change it immediately to prevent unauthorized access to your EPMware system.

Change Password

Follow these steps to update the default admin user credentials:

Access User Management

  1. Navigate to Security → Users
  2. Locate the Admin user in the user list
  3. Right-click on the Admin user row
  4. Select Edit User from the context menu

Update Credentials

In the Edit User dialog:

  1. Change Password
  2. Enter a new strong password
  3. Confirm the new password

  4. Follow password complexity requirements

  5. Update Email Address

  6. Replace default email with administrator's email
  7. This email receives system notifications

Password Requirements

Your new password should meet these criteria:

Requirement Description
Length Minimum 8 characters
Uppercase At least one uppercase letter
Lowercase At least one lowercase letter
Numbers At least one numeric digit
Special Characters At least one special character (!@#$%^&*)
Uniqueness Cannot match previous 5 passwords

Password Best Practices

  • Use a password manager to generate and store strong passwords
  • Avoid using personal information
  • Don't reuse passwords from other systems
  • Change passwords regularly (every 90 days recommended)

Next Steps

After securing the admin account:

  1. Configure Global Settings including email settings
  2. Create additional user accounts
  3. Set up roles and permissions
  4. Enable audit logging