Changing Password in File Encryption

To change the password, the user must authenticate to File Encryption with a User account role. The user can then change the password using any authentication method allowed by policy.

Use PolicyServer MMC to manage the policy at:

Group Name > Policies > File Encryption > Login > Authentication Methods Allowed

  1. Right-click the File Encryption tray icon, then select Change Password.
  2. Specify the password.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Select any available authentication method.

    For more information about authentication methods, see File Encryption Authentication.

  5. Specify and confirm the new password.
  6. Click OK.

    The new password is updated and a confirmation message appears.

Parent topic: File Encryption Context Menu