System > Enable / Disable
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How do I disable/enable an administrator account?
The system automatically locks out an administrator account if they exceed the number of failed login attempts, as specified in the Login Policy function of the System feature tab. Normally, the administrator has to wait the time specified in the Login Policy. Only another master administrator can enable their account.
To enable an administrator account:
1. Select the administrator whose account has been disabled by selecting the radio button next to the administrator name. Disabled by Admin is displayed in the Last Login column of the disabled account.
2. Press enable account.
3. Disabled by Admin is removed from the Last Login column and the administrator account is now enabled.
To disable an administrator account:
1. Select the administrator whose account you want to disable by selecting the radio button next to the administrator name.
2. Press disable account.
3. The account is disable. Disabled by Admin is displayed in the Last Login column of the disabled account.
The system automatically locks out an administrator account if they exceed the number of failed login attempts, as specified in the Login Policy function of the System feature tab. Normally, the administrator has to wait the time specified in the Login Policy. Only another master administrator can enable their account.
To enable an administrator account:
1. Select the administrator whose account has been disabled by selecting the radio button next to the administrator name. Disabled by Admin is displayed in the Last Login column of the disabled account.
2. Press enable account.
3. Disabled by Admin is removed from the Last Login column and the administrator account is now enabled.
To disable an administrator account:
1. Select the administrator whose account you want to disable by selecting the radio button next to the administrator name.
2. Press disable account.
3. The account is disable. Disabled by Admin is displayed in the Last Login column of the disabled account.
Explanation of items on this page
This function allows master administrators to enable and disable administrator accounts. Select the user(s) to enable or disable by selecting the appropriate radio button, then pressing either Enable Account or Disable Account.
Master administrators can also create and delete accounts.
The following elements are displayed in the Enable/Disable function:
Enable Account
Select the administrator by checking the checkbox next to the administrator, then press enable account to enable a previously disabled master or standard administrator account.
Disable Account
Select the administrator by checking the checkbox next to the administrator, then press disable account to disable a master or standard administrator account. When the account is disabled, Disabled by Admin is listed in the Last Login column.
Standard Admin/Master Admin
Lists all the administrators on the server. The color alternates to assist in viewing: Master administrators are designated by two alternating shades of beige; the standard administrators by two alternating shades of gray.
Last Login
(Normal text) Date/time that this administrator last logged into the VSA
OR
(Red text) This administrator account has been disabled until the date/time displayed.
Account Created
Date/time that this administrator account was created.