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Reset Password

Select System Configuration > General.

You can give your Users the ability to reset their passwords for logging on to FME Server. When Reset Password is enabled, a "Forgot your password?" link appears on the login page of the FME Server Web User Interface. This link enables users to receive an e-mail to reset their password.

Tip: To set standards for new and updated passwords, see Password Policy.

To configure Reset Password ability

  1. Configure user e-mail addresses.

    2. The Reset Password feature only functions properly for users who have valid e-mail addresses. For more information, see Users.

    Note: Users who do not have valid e-mail addresses can see and click the "Forgot your password?" link, but will not receive an e-mail to complete the reset.

  2. Configure System Email settings.

    3. FME Server uses these settings for sending reset password e-mails.

  3. Enable Reset Password.

    4. On the General tab of the System Configuration page, move the Reset Password slider to the right.

    Note: You must be a member of the fmesuperuser role to enable Reset Password.

  4. Configure the remaining settings for sending password reset e-mails. When finished, click Save.

To disable Reset Password ability

On the General tab of the System Configuration page, move the Reset Password slider to the left.