21  Managing Passwords and User Accounts

Passwords are enabled by default and are required to access the Main Menu or connect to the system using a computer or mobile device. You will be prompted to create a custom password after you connect for the first time.

21.1  User Accounts

The system includes the following default accounts:
  • admin: The administrator account has full access to the system, may configure all system settings, and can manage user accounts.
  • user: User accounts are secondary accounts which can be assigned limited access to system settings and camera feeds.

21.1.1  Changing Passwords

You can change the system password of the administrator and user accounts.

21.1.2  Adding Users

You can allow multiple users to log in to the system. When adding different users, you can assign what menus they have access to. For example, you may want your friend to monitor your system while you are away, while not giving full access to your system.

21.1.3  Modifying Users

Modify account details, such as account username or permissions.

21.1.4  Deleting Users

Remove a user from the system.

21.2  Account Groups

Account groups can be used to easily manage permissions for multiple user accounts. User accounts can be given all the permissions of a group, but cannot be given permissions that the group does not have.
The system includes the following groups by default:
  • admin: Accounts in the admin group are system administrators. They have full access to the system, may configure all system settings, and can manage user accounts.
  • user: Accounts in the user group are normal users. They have limited access to system menus.

21.2.1  Adding Groups

Add a new group with unique system permissions.

21.2.2  Modifying Groups

Change an existing group’s name or permissions.

21.2.3  Deleting Groups

Remove a group.