Generating a new password key

You can generate new keys from the Management Console to change the system-wide key. This should be done periodically to maintain good system security. The new key must be updated on all engines and agents.

Generating a new password key adds a new key to the bfpwcrypt.conf file:

To generate a new password key, do the following:

  1. In the console, go to Administration > Security.
    Note: Password Encryption Enabled must already be set to Yes and the setting saved and updated in the master BFClient.conf file.
  2. Click Generate New Key. You are asked to confirm.
  3. Click Yes.

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