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Change a Session/Encryption Password

An Activity Log warning message is generated seven days in advance of a job session password expiration.

Note: This procedure allows you to change only a Global Option password.

To change a session/encryption password

1. From the Job Status Manager, select the Job Queue tab.
2. Select a job and right-click.
3. From the right-click menu, select Modify Encryption Password.

   The Encryption dialog opens.

4. Enter a session/encryption password.
5. Select the option Save Current Session/Encryption Password into Database.
6. (Optional) Enter the number of days that must elapse before you need to change the password.