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<h4><a id="sthref80" name="sthref80"></a>To Change the Password for a User in the Admin Realm</h4>
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<p>To change the password for the current administrator account, see <a href="task-setadminpassword.html">To Change the Administrator Password</a>. If the <code>admin-realm</code> has more than one user, you can also change the password for other users.</p>
<p>Encrypting the administrator password enhances security of your application. Consult <a href="http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E26576_01&id=GSSCG00035">Chapter 1, <i>Administering System Security,</i> in <i>Oracle GlassFish Server Security Guide</i></a> for more detailed information on security procedures.</p>
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<p>Under the Configurations node, expand the server instance or cluster configuration for which you want to modify an administration password.</p>
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<p>Expand the Security node.</p>
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<p>Expand the Realms node.</p>
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<p>Select the <code>admin-realm</code> node.</p>
<p>The Edit Realm page opens.</p>
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<p>On the Edit Realm page, click the Manage Users button.</p>
<p>The Admin Users page opens.</p>
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<p>On the Admin Users page, click the user for whom you want to add or change the password.</p>
<p>The Edit File Realm User page opens.</p>
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<p>In the New Password and Confirm New Password fields, type the new password.</p>
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<p>Click Save.</p>
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<h5>See Also</h5>
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<p><a href="task-securitysettings.html">To Configure Security Settings</a></p>
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<p><a href="task-accessadmintools.html">To Grant Access to Administration Tools</a></p>
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