Change default and expired passwords

You can change default and expired service tools passwords.

To change default and expired service tools passwords, complete the following steps:

  1. Allow default and expired passwords to be changed:
    1. Start SST or DST
    2. Select Work with System Security.
    3. From the Work with System Security display, change the setting of the Allow a service tools user ID with a default and expired password field from No to Yes.
  2. Change a default and expired password:
    1. Start SST
    2. Sign on to SST using a service tools user ID with a default and expired password.
    3. When the message "Password has expired" appears, press F9 to change the password.
    4. When the service tools user ID name is displayed, complete the following fields:
      • New password: Enter a new password.
      • New password (to verify): Enter the new password again.
    5. Press Enter.