9.1.2 Logging In and Logging Out

You must be logged into maxCrypto to use the encryption features in maxView Storage Manager, from encrypting a logical drive, to enabling plaintext volumes, to simply changing a maxCrypto password.

After initial setup is complete, the Crypto Officer account is logged in, by default.

To logout of the account (ending the maxCrypto session), simply click the Logout button on the Account tab or General tab in the Set maxCrypto Configuration window.

To login back in, or to login to a different account:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a system, then select a controller on that system.

  2. On the ribbon, in the Controller group, click Security Settings.

    When the Set maxCrypto Configuration window opens, click the Login tab.

  3. In the User Role drop-down, select the Crypto Officer or User account.

  4. In the Password field, enter the password for the user role.
    Note: If you're logging in as the Crypto Officer and forgot the password, you can reset the password by following the steps below.

  5. Click OK.

To reset the Crypto Officer password:

  1. In the Login tab, select the Crypto Officer user role, as described above.

  2. Click Forgot Password.

  3. In the Recovery Answer field, enter the answer to the recovery question.

  4. Enter a new password for the Crypto Officer account.

    The password is a 8-16 character string, comprising all printable ASCII characters. It must include at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character, one numeric, and one special character (#,!,@,...).

  5. Re-enter the new Crypto Officer password.

  6. Click OK.