Generate a Security Authority identifier

Each
FactoryTalk Directory
 has a unique Security Authority identifier generated during installation. Generate a Security Authority identifier to change the Security Authority identifier assigned to the
FactoryTalk Directory
.
Secure controller projects and controllers running secure projects can only be accessed when the
FactoryTalk Directory
 Security Authority identifier matches the identifier saved in the project. This prevents unauthorized access to a controller or controller project if moved or copied to a different
FactoryTalk Directory
.
IMPORTANT:
After generating a new Security Authority identifier, controllers and controller projects secured with the previous identifier cannot be accessed.
Prerequisites
  1. Obtain the following permissions from
    System > System Policies> User Rights Assignment
    :
  3. Use
    Logix Designer
     to remove security from any controllers and controller projects in the
    FactoryTalk Directory
    .
  4. Shut down all
    FactoryTalk
     software products, components, and services except
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    .
To generate a Security Authority identifier
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    , select
    Tools >
    FactoryTalk
     Security Authority Identifier
    .
  2. In
    Modify Security Authority Identifier
    , select
    Generate ID
    .
  3. In the confirmation window, selec
    t Yes
    .
  5. Select
    Close
    .
  6. Sign in to FactoryTalk.
    IMPORTANT: You must sign in to FactoryTalk after a new Security Identifier is generated to enable the changes. Select
    Tools > FactoryTalk Authority Security Identifier...
     to view the new Security Identifier.
  7. (optional) Use
    Logix Designer
     to add security to any controllers and controller projects in the
    FactoryTalk Directory
    .
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